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'Major disruption' after train derails near Milton Keynes 'Major disruption' after train derails near Milton Keynes
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The train has derailed in the area near Milton Keynes Central stationThe train has derailed in the area near Milton Keynes Central station
Passengers are being warned of "major disruption" after a train derailed, causing all lines to be closed. Passengers were being warned of "major disruption" after a train derailed, causing several lines to be closed.
Network Rail said the derailment happened in the Milton Keynes Central area on Thursday. London Northwestern Railway said the "low speed" derailment happened in the Bletchley area near Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire on Thursday.
London Northwestern Railway told the BBC that no passengers were on board the "low speed service" - and no injuries had been reported. The company said that no passengers were on board and no injuries had been reported.
Network Rail said trains could be cancelled or delayed with disruption expected until 16:30. National Rail warned that trains could be cancelled or delayed, and added: "Major disruption is expected until the end of the day."
Milton Keynes is on the West Coast mainline, connecting London to the Midlands and North of England and Scotland.Milton Keynes is on the West Coast mainline, connecting London to the Midlands and North of England and Scotland.
It is served by London Northwestern Railway and Avanti West Coast.It is served by London Northwestern Railway and Avanti West Coast.
Passengers are advised their tickets will be valid on later trains. A spokesperson from London Northwestern Railway said: "We are working closely with Network Rail to resolve the disruption as soon as possible. In the meantime, ticket acceptance is available with East Midlands Railway and Transport for London Overground."
Avanti said tickets would be accepted by other operators on "various routes".
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