An electric locomotive leased to and operated by Virgin Trains derailed at Bletchley south junction, south of Milton Keynes. The loco was not hauling any carriages and the driver was the only person on board. He sustained minor injuries.The derailed unit is currently blocking the lines and has caused significant damage to the infrastructure in the area.
Investigators from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch have completed their initial work on site, allowing Network Rail engineers to begin carrying out repairs to the tracks and overhead lines. It is hoped that two of the four lines will be open by the early afternoon, though it is unlikely that repairs to the remaining lines will be completed today owing to the scale of the damage.
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