'Major disruption' after train derails near Milton Keynes
Passengers are being warned of "major disruption" after a train derailed, causing all lines to be closed.National Rail said the derailment happened in the Milton Keynes Central area on Thursday.London Northwestern Railway told the BBC that no passengers were on board the "low speed service" - and no injuries had been reported.National Rail said trains could be cancelled or delayed with disruption expected until 16:30.
Milton Keynes is on the West Coast mainline, connecting London to the Midlands and North of England and Scotland.It is served by London Northwestern Railway and Avanti West Coast.Passengers are advised their tickets will be valid on later trains.
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