Stephen Joseph, of the environmental lobby group Transport 2000, said it would be a mistake for commuters to return to their car because of fears over rail safety.

BBC: Europe's rail safety questioned

Network Rail has said it hopes services to a Leicestershire station will return to normal on Monday following a derailment over a week ago.

BBC: Barrow-upon-Soar rail service 'normal' by Monday

Meanwhile, road and rail networks in parts of the UK are still struggling to return to normal, with delays and disruptions continuing to affect northern England.

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