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Derailed train at Sheffield station causing major rail disruption across the north

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This is the derailed train which caused major disruption to rail services in the north of England.The freight train, which was carrying cement, came off the track as it travelled through Sheffield station overnight.It was travelling at a slow speed through platform one, but many of the 34 carriages derailed.The incident meant services between Manchester Piccadilly and the south Yorkshire station were cancelled.No one was hurt in the incident, which happened at about 2.45am.But the derailment caused 'significant damage to signalling and points equipment'.It means that five of the station’s eight platforms are currently still closed.Using three stations means there will be continued disruption to services, Network Rail warn.Inspectors from.

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