Trains speed restriction after ground issues found

Trains are being restricted to 20mph near Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria

Trains will have to run at a lower speed over part of rail route after engineers found issues with the ground under the tracks.

A 20mph speed limit has been put in place on the line near Grange-over-Sands, in Cumbria, after routine maintenance inspections.

Network Rail said it aimed to remove the restriction as soon as possible, but added there was no "specific timeline".

"We know this will frustrate our passengers, especially those who are already impacted by the Bransty Tunnel closure further up the Cumbrian Coastline," a spokesperson said.

"However, in order to keep our passengers moving safely along the Furness line the speed restriction will stay in place while our investigations continue."

In March a borehole was found in the Grange-over-Sands area after a collision between a train and vehicle at a level crossing.

At the time, Network Rail said its appearance was not connected to the crash, and suggested the borehole was linked to previous work which followed a train derailment in the area in March 2024.