Train Derailment Closes WestCoast Main Line South of Penrith

Avanti West Coast is reporting the train involved is a freight train and the derailment happened between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District.

Avanti has said the derailment is at Hardendale Quarry, close to Shap

Avanti are asking passages to not attempt to travel with us between Preston and Scotland today.

Weather

28°C
Today, 2pm
Light Rain Showers with 10mph Breeze from south-westerly
23°C
Saturday, 2pm
Sunny Intervals with 16mph Breeze from southerly
18°C
Sunday, 2pm
Light Rain Showers with 14mph Breeze from south-westerly
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