'A thud, then train rocked and tilted': Passengers tell of Glasgow-London derailment
Summary
An early morning train from Glasgow to London derailed in Cumbria after a possible landslip, causing major travel disruptions on the West Coast Mainline. Four out of the 87 passengers and staff on board suffered minor injuries, and the train lines around the crash site will be blocked for several days.Key Facts
- The train derailed near Shap in Cumbria at 06:10 GMT.
- A possible landslip is being investigated as the cause of the derailment.
- 87 people were on the train, and four had minor injuries that did not need hospital treatment.
- Train services on the West Coast Mainline face significant disruption for several days.
- The derailment affected Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express train services.
- Network Rail confirmed the presence of a landslip but is still investigating if it caused the derailment.
- Heavy rainfall in the area prior to the incident might have contributed to the landslip.
- Passengers were taken to Shap Wells Hotel and then transported by bus to their destinations.
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