Work is underway on removing derailed freight carriages from the railway.

This is after seven wagons of a freight train derailed on October 21, shortly after 8pm.

Some of the wagons of the train, believed to be carrying cement, derailed near Petteril Bridge junction, off London Road into the River Petteril. 

On November 10, Network Rail released the latest drone footage from the site ahead of an 800-tonne crane recovering the stranded freight carriages.

They said that as long as strong winds don't delay the lifting, all three wagons should soon be removed and made ready to be taken away by rail accident investigators.

News and Star: One of the derailed freight carriages, captured yesterday (November 12). Credit: Paul GrindleyOne of the derailed freight carriages, captured yesterday (November 12). Credit: Paul Grindley (Image: Paul Grindley)

Installing the crane on the unstable ground in an old railway siding since the incident has itself been 'a feat of engineering'.

News and Star: Removal of derailed freight carriages underway, captured yesterday (November 12). Credit: Paul GrindleyRemoval of derailed freight carriages underway, captured yesterday (November 12). Credit: Paul Grindley (Image: Paul Grindley)

Installed and working to remove the wagons is a huge crane and several workers who started work yesterday as wind calmed down.

Network Rail and their partners Ainscough Crane Hire and Allelys Heavy Haulage were able to begin the task of removing the three remaining stranded cement tankers from their resting places.

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