Derailment at Wakefield Westgate 12/11

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LNER Twitter are reporting that a train has derailed in the Wakefield Westgate area. Any idea what was involved? Hopefully it isn’t too serious
https://twitter.com/LNER/status/1194159826143793153

 

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66706 6D69 doncaster-wrenthorpe derailed at wrenthorpe sidings

 

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LNER Twitter are reporting that a train has derailed in the Wakefield Westgate area. Any idea what was involved? Hopefully it isn’t too serious

Looks like a freight train has derailed & damaged some points:

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/235379.aspx

A derailed freight train in the Wakefield Westgate area is causing disruption to trains through this station.

In addition, the derailed freight train has damaged a set of points which is causing further disruption in the area.

Trains between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 11:00.

 

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66706 6D69 doncaster-wrenthorpe derailed at wrenthorpe sidings

Reported that the weight of the train pushed the loco through the trap points. But there may be a leaf or 40,000 involved.