A section of the line between Inverness and Aberdeen will be closed for 11 days from 23.55 Friday 14th October until the 04.45 on Wednesday 26th October to allow the work to go ahead.

The work will substantially complete the new airport station, install the passing loop through the station and enhance sections of track within the area.

The line closure will also see the opening of a new pedestrian access bridge which will enable the closure of the level crossing at Petty.

Kris Kinnear, Network Rail Scotland’s capital delivery director, said: “The work we are undertaking in mid-October will see the removal of the level crossing at Petty and significant work to progress the new station at the airport.

“We know that closing the railway at any time is never ideal, however we always endeavour to plan our work for when fewer people are travelling on the railway and at a time which reduces overall inconvenience for the travelling public.

“We understand that this is not great news for those making plans to travel during the holiday to visit family or friends or for leisure purposes, unfortunately on this occasion the work planned cannot be delivered without closing the railway.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to people planning to use this route and we would urge them to plan ahead and check their journey in advance.”