More cancellations and delays at London Euston after train derailment
Major rail disruption is expected on Friday, including routes from London Euston to Birmingham and Manchester.
This follows a train derailment near Milton Keynes Central on Thursday, which closed some lines.
At least 19 trains from Euston to Birmingham and nine to Manchester Piccadilly have been cancelled or delayed.
The low-speed derailment involved no passengers and resulted in no injuries.
National Rail warns that significant disruption will continue throughout Friday on the West Coast mainline.
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