An express passenger train has derailed at Shap, the highest point on the West Coast Main Line in England. It has blocked Europe’s busiest mixed traffic route.
Network Rail is advising passengers of their long-term plans for Bransty Tunnel, which has been closed to rail traffic. Historic mine workings were found ahead…
Rail replacement buses are now running between Sellafield and Workington after Bransty Tunnel has been closed until further notice. There is however no risk of…
Network Rail has closed the Cumbrian Coast line until further notice after recent surveys found areas in Bransty Tunnel that needed strengthening, The surveys were…