Rail services restart after bull struck by train in Yorkshire Dales
Services were disrupted between Leeds and Carlisle for several hours
Last updated 3rd Sep 2021
Rail services have restarted between Leeds and Carlisle, after a train struck a bull earlier this morning (3rd September 2021).
The train was travelling between Settle and Carlisle, and the incident occurred after 9.15am near Ribblehead.
The bull sadly died as a result of the collision.
The train has suffered significant damage and has been removed from service.
Services were affected for more than four hours, with many trains cancelled and delayed.
Tony Baxter, Regional Director for Northern said: “I’d like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding whilst we dealt with the incident.”