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The West Coast Main Line is set to fully reopen after a train derailment caused significant disruption on Monday (November 3). The line near Shap in Cumbria will be reopened to passenger and freight services later on Tuesday evening following 'extensive' repair work by Network Rail engineers. Teams worked throughout the day and night to remove the damaged train before repairing overhead line equipment, tracks and the surrounding bankings and groundworks. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The incident caused major disruption with passengers told not to travel north of Preston after the train crash. 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. The driver reported hitting an object, at around 6.10am. Nobody was seriously hurt in the incident, and all those on board were evacuated from the train to a nearby hotel and then sent by road to their destinations. Phil James, North West Route Director for Network Rail, said: “We’re thankful to passengers for their patience during this disruption. “Our teams have worked extremely hard in very challenging conditions to make sure the West Coast Main Line can be reopened to the public as soon as possible. “Passengers should now check with train operators for the latest information on their services for tomorrow morning.” Managing Director at Avanti West Coast, Andy Mellors, added: “I would firstly like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during what has been an extremely challenging time. “Not only have our staff, industry colleagues and the emergency services been rightly praised by customers for their response to the incident as well as the disruption, but Network Rail as well as other industry partners have also been working hard to restore the infrastructure and clear the route. "The advice remains that we strongly advise customers continue to check the Avanti West Coast website and National Rail enquiries for the latest travel updates." For up-to-date travel information and detail on alternative travel then check www.nationalrail.co.uk. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
