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Delays after train hits cows between York and Doncaster Delays after train hits cows between York and Doncaster
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A train has hit "several cows" on the East Coast Mainline between Doncaster and York, causing disruption to services.A train has hit "several cows" on the East Coast Mainline between Doncaster and York, causing disruption to services.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said services would be delayed. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said three cows were killed.
The accident happened at about midday close to Shaftholme Junction, north of Doncaster. The line is expected to remain closed until 15:00 BST. The accident happened at about midday close to Shaftholme Junction, north of Doncaster. The line was closed until about 15:00 BST.
LNER has activated free wi-fi on all services and has asked passengers to watch for updates. LNER has apologised for the delays, which affected services between London and Edinburgh.
The firm said the line was now open but services were still subject to delays.
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The rail firm tweeted to say a train had struck several cows on the line between York and Doncaster with reports of further animals on the line in the area.
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