 The line closure that followed the initial service suspension saw most Virgin services terminate at Preston or Lancaster from the south , with buses to Carlisle and all stations along the route . The only exception was an early @-@ morning and late @-@ evening through service from Carlisle to London and return . This was diesel @-@ hauled via Blackburn and Settle . There were also several non @-@ stop trains from Preston to London Euston . Local services all terminated short but many were able to make their journeys as their destinations were off branches . The Caledonian Sleeper was diverted via the East Coast Main Line , along with freight services , although some were diesel @-@ hauled via Blackburn and Settle . 
