Disruption as train derails near Grange-over-Sands blocking line between Barrow and Lancaster

The train derailed around 8am, with four members of the public and four staff members onboard. Credit: Northern Rail

A train travelling towards Barrow has derailed causing widespread disruption.

Northern said a train had come off the tracks near Grange-over-Sands station in Cumbria, meaning all lines between Barrow-In-Furness and Lancaster in Lancashire are blocked.

The rail company said four passengers and four crew members had been 'safely escorted' from the train.

Northern said ticket restrictions have been lifted during during the disruption, and tickets are being accepted on Transpennine Express services between Manchester Airport and Carlisle.

Avanti West Coast are accepting customers between Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster and Carlisle.

Bus replacement services which had been put on to cover the closed line are also delayed due to a separate crash, with Northern advising nobody to travel between Lancaster and Barrow until further notice.

Northern said updates will follow throughout the day.

Credit: Northern Rail

What rail-replacement is in place?

Road transport has been requested to run between Lancaster and Barrow.

The service will call at Lancaster, Carnforth, Silverdale, Arnside Grange-over-Sands, Kents Bank, Cark, Ulverston, Dalton, Roose and Barrow-In-Furness.

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