0712 – 3 November 2025

Following reports of a train derailment near Shap in Cumbria, the trust has dispatched resources to the scene.

We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.

Updates will be published on this page as we know more

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0910 Update

North West Ambulance Service declared a major incident just before 0630 this morning following reports of a train derailment near Shap, Cumbria, on the West Coast mainline.

We have a full range of resources on the scene, including our Hazardous Area Response Team, and are triaging and offering welfare to all involved in the incident.

Fortunately, we don’t believe anyone has suffered any significant injuries. There are approximately 85 passengers on board, plus train staff who are now being evacuated from the train.

Update 1020

We can now confirm that we have stood down from major incident status and are withdrawing resources from the scene. 

Our colleagues have assessed a total of 87 patients, with only four suffering minor injuries. No one required further hospital treatment, and all were discharged from the nearby rest centre. 

An operation remains in place with our partners as they continue to recover the scene.