NETWORK Rail have released the latest update as to when travellers will be able to travel as normal following the derailment of a freight train carrying cement.  

The train, which was the 5:15pm Clitheroe to Carlisle Yard freight service, derailed at Petteril Bridge Junction, on October 19.

As a result, the train line between Carlisle to Newcastle and Leeds remains temporarily suspended whilst works continue. 

A spokesperson for Network Rail said disruption is expected to continue until well into November. 

Work begun to extract the powdered cement out of the three of the fully derailed wagons on October 22 and still continues. 

As of tomorrow (October 26), parts of a large crane to lift the wagons will arrive on site - to which will take three days to fully set up the crane. 

 

Lifting is due to commence on October 29.

A spokesperson from the RAIB, said the derailment was caused by a result of a "wheelset with false flanges encountering a set of switches that are part of the junction.

Passengers intending to travel to Newcastle and vice versa will have to use the orchestrated rail replacement buses. 

A spokesperson from Network Rail said: "We thank people in Carlisle for their understanding while our complex work to recover the derailed freight wagons is continuing. 

"The extensive damage caused to the railway means it could be closed for several weeks. Rail replacement buses are in operation to keep passengers on the move and we’d urge anyone planning to travel to regularly check National Rail Enquiries before they make their journey.”

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