Cumbria train derailment: West Coast Mainline reopens after Glasgow to London train derailment

Network Rail said trains are now running between Preston and Carlisle following significant disruption after the incident.

Avanti West Coast previously told customers not to try and travel to destinations north of Preston, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, and warned disruption could last for several days.

Network Rail said engineers worked through the night on Monday and into Tuesday afternoon to remove the 11-carriage train from the tracks and repair the surrounding overhead line equipment, track and bankings.

Network Rail confirmed on Wednesday morning the West Coast Mainline is fully open with trains running as normal.

Eighty-seven people, including 10 members of staff, were on board the 4.28am Avanti West Coast service from Glasgow to Euston when it came off the tracks near the village of Shap, in Cumbria, at 6.10am.

Network have since confirmed the train struck a landslide at 80mph before it derailed. Four people suffered minor injuries and no one required further hospital treatment.

Phil James, North West Route Director for Network Rail, said: “Services are now running again on this vital section of the West Coast Mainline.

"We thank passengers for the patience and understanding they have shown during the very complex repair programme.

“We have worked closely with train operators to ensure services are running this morning and we would urge you to check with them for the latest information.”