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Emergency services are at the scene of a 'major incident' after a train derailed in Cumbria.

On Monday (November 3), train firm Avanti West Coast confirmed that a passenger train derailed between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District in Cumbria.

All lines are currently blocked and they have advised people not to travel north of Preston on its services today.

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An Avanti West Coast spokesperson said: "At 06.10hrs today, 3 November, the 0428 Avanti West Coast service from Glasgow to Euston was reported to have derailed at Shap in Cumbria.

"Our priority is the wellbeing of everyone who was board and getting them safely off the train. We are assisting emergency services who are on the scene.

"As a result, all lines are blocked north of Pres

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