Date: 27/10/2022

Engineers are continuing a complex operation to recover several freight wagons which derailed a week ago in Carlisle.

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Complex recovery continuing one week on from Carlisle train derailment

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Engineers are continuing a complex operation to recover several freight wagons which derailed a week ago in Carlisle.

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Following Wednesday's accident, cement tanks fell off the Petteril Bridge, even turning upside down, as a result of the derailment at the nearby junction. This was the scene four days later, and the recovery will take a long time.
Location: Petteril Bridge Junction
Company: Newcastle and Carlisle Railway
22/10/2022 Duncan Ross

A view from the east of the derailed cement train at Petteril Bridge Junction taken on the 22nd. Theres no heavy lifting gear on site yet.
Location: Petteril Bridge Junction
Company: Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)
22/10/2022 Duncan Ross

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