Emergency services have been called to a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria, North West Ambulance Service said.
The trust has dispatched ‘resources’ to the scene following reports that a train had come off the rails between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District stations this morning.
All lines are blocked between Penrith and Oxenholme, with disruption expected until the end of the day.
North West Ambulance Service said they are assessing the incident.
Other emergency services personnel are also at the scene, the trust said.
‘Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible,’ it added.
Train firm Avanti West Coast said on social media: ‘Due to a derailed train between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District, all lines are blocked.
‘We are strongly advising customers not to travel north of Preston today.’
Posts on X from National Rail said the Transpennine Express line has been impacted.
National Rail said: ‘Major disruption between Carlisle and Preston expected until the end of the day.
‘A derailed train between Penrith and Oxenholme means all lines are blocked. Trains running between Carlisle and Preston may be delayed by up to 120 minutes or cancelled.’
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