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Second Fallen Tree Blocks West Coast Main Line, Trains Halt at Carlisle

TransPennine Express is supporting passengers with flexible tickets, alternative routing and refunds as crews work through the day to clear debris at Beattock.

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Overview

  • A fallen tree near Beattock in the early hours of June 30 completely blocked the West Coast Main Line between Carlisle and Glasgow/Edinburgh.
  • TransPennine Express issued a rare 'do not travel' warning for services to and from Scotland and is turning all north-west England trains around at Carlisle.
  • Repair crews and additional staff are working through the day to remove the obstruction, but through travel between Carlisle and Scotland cannot be guaranteed.
  • Customers holding tickets for June 30 can use the same tickets on July 1 services or apply for refunds from their point of purchase.
  • Passengers still travelling today can reroute via the East Coast Main Line or on LNER, CrossCountry, ScotRail, Northern and Lumo services under flexible ticket arrangements.