DIRECT trains between Inverness and London could be axed under a review of Scotland's rail services.
The futures of both the Highland Chieftain, which provides a daily daytime service, and the overnight Highland Sleeper are being queried in a consultation being carried out by Transport Scotland. Their loss would force passengers to change at Edinburgh.
THERE is "strong demand" for direct cross border rail services - including the Highland Chieftain Inverness-London route - to be retained, Scottish transport minister Keith Brown has admitted.
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Direct train services between Inverness and London should be increased rather than facing the threat of being axed, according to a leading rail campaigner.
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A leading rail expert is backing The Inverness Courier's campaign to save direct daytime train services between Inverness and England.
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People are being urged to give their views about rail services - including the future of direct services between Inverness and London - at a day-long consultation in Inverness later this month.
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