THE railway line at Grayrigg, on the main West Coast route to Scotland, is to be reopened tomorrow (Monday March 12) following almost two weeks of intensive engineering activity.

The tragic accident on Friday February 23 caused extensive damage to the railway infrastructure and the main West Coast route, north of Lancaster to Scotland, has been shut ever since.

John Armitt, Chief Executive of Network Rail, said: "We continue to work closely with accident investigators and will leave no stone unturned as we aim to get to the truth. We will listen carefully to the results and recommendations that come out of the investigation, learn the lessons of this terrible tragedy, and make the railways even safer.

"Our thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of Margaret Masson, who died as a result of the incident, and to other passengers who were injured and shaken. "Our people have been working around the clock to repair the damage and reopen the railway as quickly as possible. The line is now planned to reopen for the first service in the early morning of Monday 12 March."

To check journey times contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457-484950.