A cross-border rail line between England and Scotland remains closed after two road bridges were “washed away” amid torrential rain. Network Rail Scotland said the bridges spanned the River Annan, north of the railway with trains unable to pass over a viaduct, closing the Dumfries to Carlisle line. It tweeted: “Two road bridges have been washed away on the river Annan, north of the railway. “We’re unable to allow trains to pass over the Annan Viaduct pending a daylight safety inspection. “The line between Dumfries and Carlisle will remain closed until further notice.” The incident happened after a major incident was declared in Hawick in the Scottish Borders with up to 500 properties feared to be at risk of flooding. An evacuation of homes has been halted with residents advised they are safe to return and a rest centre closed. The major incident was stood down after Scottish Environment Protection …