05-01-2018 13:20 via theguardian.com

'Mysterious void' hits train services in Cumbria

Sinkhole opens up on tracks near coastal village of Harrington, prompting emergency repairs – and a novel excuse for train delaysMost commuters are accustomed to unusual reasons for delays to their service – from leaves on the lines to the wrong type of snow – but a “mysterious void” must rank as one of the most bizarre.Railway engineers are trying to deal with a sinkhole that has appeared beside train tracks in northern England in the wake of Storm Eleanor. Continu
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