Work is continuing to recover the freight wagons that were involved in last weeks derailment in Carlisle.

A Class 66 hauling 14 wagons, each filled with 80 tonnes of cement, derailed on Wednesday 21st October.

The RAIB has already released details of the initial cause of the accident.

Network Rail has released footage of the recovery scene, as two wagons have been returned to the rails, although three of them will need to be lifted out by crane.

Before this can happen, specialist contractors need to empty them, and whilst more than 110 tonnes of cement has been emptied, it is expected that the cement wont be emptied before the start of next week.

The Environmental Agency has been monitoring work and no spillages have occurred into the River Petterill.

Rail replacement buses are in operation and the line is expected to be closed well into November. This will affect services between Newcastle and Carlisle as well as Carlisle to Skipton trains.

It’s recommended passengers should check www.nationalrail.co.uk or with train operator for the latest travel information.

Phil James, Network Rail’s North West route director, said: “I’d like to once again thank people for their patience while we continue our difficult work to recover the derailed freight wagons.

“We’re working with multiple agencies to get to a point where the recovery operation can end and our major railway repairs can begin. There is still a lot of work to be done until we get to that point though, so I’d encourage passengers to check National Rail Enquiries if they are planning to make any journeys through the area over the next several weeks.”

Kerry Peters, regional director for Northern, said: “We continue to work closely with Network Rail to minimise disruption for our customers while the recovery operation takes place. Customers should still check before they travel and plan for longer journey times. We will share updates on our website and via social media when they become available.”