Poor Merseyrail. First St Michaels station becomes the Venice of the North, and now this:
It’s quite serious because the lead carriage ended up partially blocking the running lines, where a train could have smacked into it. The RAIB are reportedly investigating the accident. On the other hand, listening to Merseyrail’s Rudi Boersma explaining the suspected cause — that it is the equivalent of leaving a car’s handbrake off — takes the edge off it somewhat.
I’m just pleased it’s someone else’s line that’s messed up for a change! 