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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said a major incident had been declared following the train derailment, near Shap in Cumbria, but “there are no reported injuries”.
The incident happened at around 6.10am on November 3, prompting a major emergency response. The train involved was travelling from Glasgow Central to London Euston when the driver reported hitting an object,
A major incident has been declared after a train derailed in Cumbria, affecting rail services in the area. An Avanti West Coast spokesperson said the incident occurred at around 6.10am when Monday's 0428 Glasgow to London Euston service derailed near the village of Shap in Cumbria.