Train Derailed Between Penrith and Oxenholme

A train has derailed between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District this morning with emergency services on scene currently.

The Westcoast main line is fully closed following the incident Avanti WestCoast have said

‘Due to a derailed train between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District, all lines are blocked. We are strongly advising customers not to travel north of Preston today.”

Multiple emergency services vehicles are still rushing to the scene of the derailment that occurred in a gorge near Shap Wells hotel.

Heavy wind and rain is effecting the area with flooding on the small valley roads around the scene of the derailment. 

Government Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said a major incident had been declared following a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria but "there are no reported injuries". 

The North West Ambulance Service said: "Following reports of a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria, the trust has dispatched resources to the scene. We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible."

Avanti West Coast issued a statement saying "At 06.10hrs today, 3 November, the 0428 Avanti West Coast service from Glasgow to Euston was reported to have derailed at Shap in Cumbria. "Our priority is the wellbeing of everyone who was board and getting them safely off the train. We are assisting emergency services who are on the scene. "As a result, all lines are blocked north of Preston. Please do not attempt to travel north of Preston today. "We'll provide further information in due course, but it is likely there will be significant disruption to our network for a number of days."

Ticket information:

Tickets for travel north of Preston today Monday 3rd November are valid for tomorrow Tuesday 4th November.

If you chose not to travel today due to the disruption, you are entitled to a fee-free refund from your original ticket retailer.

Additional valid routes you can use your AWC ticket on:

London North Eastern Railway services between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross in both directions until further notice.

ScotRail services between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh in both directions until further notice.

CrossCountry services between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street in both directions until further notice.