Disruption continues following train derailment

An aerial view of the train showing the first carriage pointing to the right slightly off the main track. There are 4 sets of rails and a gantry overhead. Several workers in orange high vis clothes mill around. Trees and shrubs are either side of the tracks.
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Railway users are being warned of continuing delays after a train derailed on Thursday

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Commuters have been warned of disruption for a second day after a train partially left the tracks near Milton Keynes.

London Northwestern Railway said no passengers were on board when it derailed in the Bletchley area on Thursday.

National Rail said trains between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston could be cancelled or delayed by up to 90 minutes, external throughout Friday.

"Rail replacement buses have been ordered to run in place of the cancelled services and will be in operation as soon as possible," a company spokesperson said.

Two trains per hour are due to operate between Northampton and London Euston via all stations.

However, problems with overhead wires in the Northampton area have led to additional cancellations.

Specific advice has been given out to passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern services, external to avoid the issues as best as possible.

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