Grayrigg crash scene

Photo sent in by Michael Sayles.

Line to re-open and thanks to village

4:07pm Friday 9th March 2007

THE West Coast Main Line through Grayrigg is due to be re-opened for passenger services from Monday morning.

Community praised for heroic response

8:52am Friday 2nd March 2007

MEMBERS of a Lake District farming community who "opened their doors and hearts" to the shocked survivors of a devastating rail crash have been praised for their heroism following a week of drama and tragedy, reports Ruth Lythe.

'Thank you' message from Virgin Rail boss 8:50am Fri 2 Mar 07 A MESSAGE of thanks from Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Rail Group, for all the people who helped after the Grayrigg derailment.Reader comment (1)

Train lift delayed

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5:51pm Thursday 1st March 2007

A TECHNICAL fault meant the start of lifting carriages from the track at Grayrigg was delayed by a couple of hours.

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Cranes to arrive

8:32am Thursday 1st March 2007

HEAVY lifting gear to remove the stricken rail carriages is expected to arrive in Grayrigg today (Thursday).

Lakes Line services resume

9:19am Wednesday 28th February 2007

TRAIN services along the Lakes line between Oxenholme and Windermere resumed this morning (Wednesday).

Calls for public inquiry into rail crash 9:10am Wed 28 Feb 07 CALLS are being made for a public inquiry following the publication of an interim report that blames poor maintenance for Friday's train crash at Grayrigg, reports Ruth Lythe.

Drivers warned to keep road clear as recovery vehicles move in

6:13pm Wednesday 28th February 2007

DRIVERS are being warned to keep the A685 between Tebay and the train crash site at Grayrigg clear from tonight (Wednesday).

Villagers to be kept informed

4:41pm Tuesday 27th February 2007

VILLAGERS in the vicinity of the Grayrigg rail crash will be kept up to date through regular bulletins from the police as the major clear-up operation takes place.

Minute's silence for train heroes

1:59pm Tuesday 27th February 2007

SOUTH Lakeland District Councillors took time out of a busy budget meeting to pay tribute to the emergency services involved in Friday's Grayrigg train crash and Margaret Masson, the 84-year-old passenger who died, with a minute's silence.

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