Tuesday 19 Nov 2024
Passengers warned of disruption in Ulverston
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- | North West & Central
Passengers in Cumbria are being advised of disruption to services following flooding of the tracks in Ulverston.
Network Rail engineers have been working around the clock to stem the flow of a nearby stream which has found its way onto the railway.
Tonight (19 November), the team will be completing a temporary fix to the track and cutting (the earth next to the railway).
The side of the track which has been affected by the flood is running at a reduced speed of 20mph*.
The cause of the flooding is being investigated by Network Rail’s specialist engineers.
Chris Pye, North West route infrastructure director, said: “We’re very sorry to passengers travelling between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster who’s journeys have been disrupted by the flooding at Ulverston.
“A full inspection of the area will be carried out before a long-term fix is planned.”
Passengers are advised to check www.nationalrail.co.uk to plan their journeys between Barrow-In-Furness and Lancaster.
Notes to Editors
*usual line speed is 40mph
The cause of the flooding in Ulverston is being investigated by Network Rail’s specialist engineers. This is not thought to be linked to an incident in Grange-Over-Sands earlier this year. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch’s enquiries are ongoing and the full report about the incident at Grange will be available in due course. The latest information from RAIB is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/derailment-of-a-passenger-train-at-grange-over-sands
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