Chaos at Carlisle after WCML issues. Freight HOURS LATE 18 March 2026
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A video captures disruptions on the West Coast Main Line near Carlisle on 18 March 2026, following issues with overhead wires near Euxton Junction south of Preston. The incident caused significant delays to northbound freight services and affected passenger trains operated by Avanti West Coast and TransPennine. Multiple train stock numbers and headcodes are identified in the footage, along with references to various railway operators and locations across the UK network.
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