It is hoped the West Coast Main Line will reopen tomorrow.
Network Rail said work has continued today, Tuesday November 4, to repair the track after a train derailed yesterday, Monday November 3.
Passengers were urged to avoid travel if possible today.
Network Rail said teams were working hard to get the route reopened, but the derailment had blocked the opposite line.
It is suspected that a landslip caused the incident and it is likely that travel disruption will continue for several days.
The 4.28am service from Glasgow to Euston derailed near Shap at around 6.10am.
Teams have been working through the night on the line.
🚧 Work continues to repair lines between Preston and Carlisle following a derailment yesterday.
— West Coast Main Line (@networkrailWCML) November 4, 2025
đź’¬ Doug, one of our engineers, has provided an update from the tracks.
⚠️ We are aiming to reopen the line as soon as possible tomorrow – check @nationalrailenq for travel updates. pic.twitter.com/b0vAExRP3f
The train has been removed from the tracks and overhead line repairs have been completed.
Track and signalling work has been ongoing today.
Eighty-six passengers, plus train staff, were on board the 11-carriage train.
Four people suffered minor injuries.
The North West Ambulance Service initially declared it as a major incident, which was stood down mid-morning, and emergency services attended the scene.
Carriage K derailed, but managed to stay upright.
The Rail Investigation Branch, which investigates accidents and incidents on the railway network, sent a team to the scene of the derailment yesterday.
Network Rail said the incident followed a suspected landslip in the area which had been experiencing significant adverse weather conditions. It added extremely heavy rainfall continued to compound the issue.
Phil James, North West route director for Network Rail, said: “We want to thank passengers for their patience while we have investigated this extremely complex incident.
“Now that the Rail Accident Investigation Branch staff have finished their investigation our team can begin the work of reopening the railway. We will need to move the train before we begin the repair work necessary to get services moving safely as soon as possible.
“This incident will continue to cause disruption and we’re urging passengers to check with their train operator or National Rail Enquiries for the latest information.”
Passengers and train crew were evacuated to the nearby Shap Wells Hotel.
