Passengers have been escorted from a train after it derailed in Cumbria.

Emergency services are working at the scene, but there are no reported injuries.

Avanti West Coast said its 4.28am service from Glasgow to Euston came off the tracks at 6.10am near the village of Shap, which is on the West Coast Main Line.

The British Transport Police said: "Officers were called at 6.15am today to reports of a train derailment in near Shap, Cumbria.

"Thankfully, there are no reported casualties and passengers have been safely escorted from the train.

"Officers remain on scene alongside emergency services responding to the incident."

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said a major incident had been declared.

She told LBC Radio: "I have been informed of this incident within the last half an hour

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