Rail delays south of Carlisle 'until end of service'

People queue for the replacement coaches at Carlisle Station. Credit: ITV Border

Disruption to trains south of Carlisle is likely to continue for the rest of the day.

All services between Carlisle and Preston have been cancelled because of a broken down train between Oxenholme and Lancaster.

Replacement buses are operating, but there are large queues at Carlisle station leading to major delays to journeys.

Services have been cancelled. Credit: ITV Border

Network Rail say they are doing all they can to remove the broken down freight train.