Train services are running once again following the incident at Shap on Monday.

A suspected landslip caused an Avanti West Coast Pendolino to derail, with passengers being evacuated to a nearby hotel.

No one thankfully was significantly injured but the line has been closed whilst work was carried out to repair rail equipment.

Network Rail teams worked throughout the day and night to repair the equipment, in time for trains to run again..

Phil James, North West Route Director for Network Rail, said: “Services are now running again on this vital section of the West Coast Mainline.

“We thank passengers for the patience and understanding they have shown during the very complex repair programme.

“We have worked closely with train operators to ensure services are running this morning and we would urge you to check with them for the latest information.”

Managing Director at Avanti West Coast, Andy Mellors, said: “I would firstly like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during what has been an extremely challenging time.

“Not only have our staff, industry colleagues and the emergency services been rightly praised by customers for their response to the incident as well as the disruption, but Network Rail as well as other industry partners have also been working hard to restore the infrastructure and clear the route.

“The advice remains that we strongly advise customers continue to check the Avanti West Coast website and National Rail enquiries for the latest travel updates.”