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A train company has warned Brits not to attempt to travel after a train derailed this morning in Cumbria. A spokesperson for Avanti West Coast stated that there would be 'significant disruption for days' after the shock derailment in Shap at around 6.10am. it was confirmed that the derailed train was the 4.28am service from Glasgow to Euston. During rush hour, a major incident was declared while ambulance crews continued to work at the scene where commuters were said to be receiving medical help "as quickly as possible". In their latest statement, the Avanti confirmed that there had been no reported injuries at this stage. A spokesperson said: "At 06.10hrs today, 3 November, the 04:28 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 onboard 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. "We’ll provide further information in due course, but it is likely there will be significant disruption to our network for a number of days." Avanti West Coast say tickets are being accepted on alternative routes between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh with LNER, between Edinburgh and Glasgow Central with ScotRail and between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street with CrossCountryUK. Travellers are being told they should not try to travel north of Preston. This is a breaking news story. Follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , Twitter , Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.
