Grange-over-Sands derailment proved over-complicated

A remarkably minor derailment at the heart of a remarkably complicated recovery operation at Grange-over-sands in Cumbria Network Rail media centre

Engineers from Network Rail, the British infrastructure agency, have had their work cut out. They have been flat out in their recovery and repair efforts following the train derailment that occurred in Grange-over-Sands on Friday 22 March 2024. The incident, involving a Northern-operated train, initially garnered minimal media attention. However, it has since proven to be a complex endeavour to rectify. Services are finally set to resume today, exactly a month later (Monday 22 April). 

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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