Carlisle Calm and DISRUPTION: Intermodal breakdown at Shap causes delays 02 March 2026
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A video captures railway activity around Carlisle on 2 March 2026, highlighting a disruption involving the John G Russell contract intermodal train, which halted after passing Shap summit. The incident led to delays with Avanti and Lumo services affected at Tebay and Oxenholme. Various trains operated by multiple operators, including Avanti West Coast, Colas, Direct Rail Services, and others, were present. Several locations across the UK network are referenced, along with a range of train headcodes.
Fishplate has identified 19 locomotives in this video. We’ve also matched 10 headcodes and 11 operators . Create a free account to see where they appear, unlock timestamps and locations, and view the full breakdown.
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