"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."
"Police have confirmed no casualties have been reported following the train derailment in Cumbria. British Transport Police said in a statement on social media: Officers were called at 6.15am today to reports of a train derailment near Shap, Cumbria. Thankfully, there are no reported casualties and passengers have been safely escorted from the train. Officers remain on scene alongside emergency services responding to the incident."
A 0428 Avanti West Coast service from Glasgow to Euston reportedly derailed at Shap in Cumbria at about 06:10. Passengers were safely escorted from the train and there are no reported casualties. Emergency services and British Transport Police attended after officers were called at 06:15, and a major incident was declared. All lines north of Preston are blocked and Avanti West Coast warned of likely significant network disruption for a number of days. Passengers were advised not to attempt to travel north of Preston. Authorities remain on scene and will provide further information in due course.
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