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Carlisle: Rail line closed as freight train derails Carlisle bridge derailment could shut line for weeks
(about 1 hour later)
The bridge over the River Petteril was damaged and one of the wagons went into the waterThe bridge over the River Petteril was damaged and one of the wagons went into the water
A railway line across northern England is expected to be closed for days after a freight train derailed in Carlisle. A railway line across northern England could be closed for weeks after a freight train derailed in Carlisle.
Wagons loaded with cement left the tracks near the Petteril Bridge junction, off London Road, shortly after 20:00 BST on Wednesday.Wagons loaded with cement left the tracks near the Petteril Bridge junction, off London Road, shortly after 20:00 BST on Wednesday.
It caused "significant damage" to the bridge, track and lineside equipment, according to Network Rail, but no-one is believed to have been injured.It caused "significant damage" to the bridge, track and lineside equipment, according to Network Rail, but no-one is believed to have been injured.
Services between Carlisle and Newcastle and Carlisle and Leeds are affected.Services between Carlisle and Newcastle and Carlisle and Leeds are affected.
Network Rail, the company that manages rail infrastructure, said: "The route is expected to be entirely closed to all trains for several days." Network Rail, the company that manages rail infrastructure, said it was working to find out how the seven goods wagons went off the track, and inspectors from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch were examining the scene.
It initially said the route was expected to be entirely closed to all trains for several days.
But following a survey of damage to the bridge, tracks and line side equipment like signalling, it said the challenge of recovery was likely to last weeks.
The derailment happened near to the B&Q store in CarlisleThe derailment happened near to the B&Q store in Carlisle
Northern, which runs services on the line, said "where possible" trains would operate between Wetheral and Newcastle, and between Leeds and Appleby. Phil James, Network Rail's North West route director, said: "On the rare occasions trains leave tracks like this it can cause extensive damage and unfortunately this is no exception.
Buses will replace some rail journeys, it added. "I understand this will be extremely frustrating for passengers who rely on this crucial rail link from east to west, linking Carlisle and Newcastle as well as south to Skipton.
People are advised to check the Northern and National Rail websites for information, with Network Rail warning there would be "a significant number of unavoidable cancellations over the coming days". "We're working hard to keep people on the move through rail replacement buses while we work as fast as we can to restore the railway for passengers and freight."
Accident investigators are working to determine the cause of the derailmentAccident investigators are working to determine the cause of the derailment
Inspectors from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch were still at the scene on ThursdayInspectors from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch were still at the scene on Thursday
The company said it was working to find out how seven goods wagons went off the track with inspectors from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch examining the scene. Northern, which runs services on the line, said "where possible" trains would operate between Wetheral and Newcastle, and between Leeds and Appleby.
Phil James, Network Rail's North West route director, said: "Our priority now is to protect the safety of people using the railway, those living beside it and the surrounding environment while we carry out the necessary detailed investigation and complex recovery work. Buses will replace some rail journeys, it added.
"We will work around-the-clock with all agencies to do this and then speedily make our repairs to get the line reopened again for passengers and freight as soon as possible." People are advised to check the Northern and National Rail websites for information.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has a team of five inspectors plus support staff on site.
A spokesperson said: "In accordance with our normal processes we have started releasing parts of the train.
"We will continue to release parts of the train and track in stages at the earliest opportunity, consistent with gathering sufficient evidence."
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