Complications delay Carlisle freight derailment recovery

Derailed cement wagon at Cartlisle (NR) Image Network Rail

Hopes that the lines to the south east of Carlisle would be reinstated within one week have been dashed. Last week’s derailment of a fully laden cement train, at a critical junction, is proving more difficult than hoped. Recovering the rolling stock, and assessing significant damage to infrastructure at Petteril Bridge Junction, is proving challenging for engineers.

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Author: Simon Walton

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Complications delay Carlisle freight derailment recovery

Derailed cement wagon at Cartlisle (NR) Image Network Rail

Hopes that the lines to the south east of Carlisle would be reinstated within one week have been dashed. Last week’s derailment of a fully laden cement train, at a critical junction, is proving more difficult than hoped. Recovering the rolling stock, and assessing significant damage to infrastructure at Petteril Bridge Junction, is proving challenging for engineers.

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Author: Simon Walton

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