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Tom Beattie

Investigation launched after train derails at Newcastle depot causing travel chaos

An investigation is under way after a train derailed at a depot in Newcastle.

Dramatic images show a TransPennine Express service coming off the tracks and smashing into concrete near the Heaton depot at around 6.30am on Tuesday. No commuters were on board when the train derailed and it has been confirmed there were no injuries as a result of the incident.

The derailment lead to widespread disruption on services in and out of Newcastle. As a result, there were cancellations on other routes operated by London North Eastern Railway and Northern Rail.

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