Fire on a train between Derby and Chesterfield causing long delays on road and rail

Picture courtesy of Matt Navarra @mattnavarra

A fire on a train between Derby and Chesterfield is causing delays to road and rail delays this afternoon.

Shortly after 1pm today, officers from British Transport Police were called to the line close to Alfreton Road in Derby after reports of a fire on board a train.

The fire happened under the main carriage on a Cross Country Trains service.

A statement from British Transport said: “Police and the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and all the passengers were safely removed from the train. At this time, we do not believe there to be any reported injuries.

“Enquiries are being made to establish the cause of the fire, but at this time we do not believe this to be suspicious.

“We’d like to thanks the passengers and rail staff for their help during this incident. Road closures around Alfreton Road are in place whilst crews respond, likewise we expect there to be disruption to some rail services. Please check with National Rail Enquiries before travelling.”

A statement from East Midlands Trains said: “All our trains on these routes cannot run in both directions between Derby – Chesterfield/Matlock.

“Our trains to/from London St Pancras will be diverting where possible and this will add up to 30 minutes to your journey.

“Our trains between Matlock and Newark Castle, will run between Derby and Newark Castle only, in both directions.

“We have no estimate for normal working, disruption is expected to last for the remainder of the day.”

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