Second day of disruption after train derailment
Summary
A train traveling from Glasgow to London derailed in Cumbria after likely hitting a landslip. The incident caused significant travel disruptions for a second day, affecting multiple train services. Efforts to clear the tracks and repair the damage are ongoing, with normal service expected to resume by Wednesday morning.Key Facts
- A train derailed on the West Coast mainline near Shap in Cumbria.
- The train incident occurred Monday morning and involved an Avanti West Coast service.
- Of the 87 people on the train, four sustained minor injuries, with no further hospital treatment needed.
- Network Rail removed the train, fixed overhead lines, and is working to clear the tracks.
- Train services between Preston and Carlisle face disruptions, with buses replacing some train routes.
- Landslips are the suspected cause, occurring while the train was traveling at approximately 80 mph.
- Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express services are affected, with some routes altered or canceled.
- Network Rail aims to restore full service by Wednesday morning.
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