Rail disruption after train derails at Dalwhinnie during testing [BBC News]





Date: 10/04/2021

ScotRail said it was not a passenger service and no-one was injured but the line between Perth and Inverness is closed.


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Rail disruption after train derails at Dalwhinnie during testing
dalwhinnie station

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ScotRail said it was not a passenger service and no-one was injured but the line between Perth and Inverness is closed.

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The derailed HST with power cars 43015 and 43012 south of Dalwhinnie. The RAIB said: 'The train consisted of a short-form HST that was travelling south when the last two vehicles derailed in proximity to points.' Note the station top left and the crossover between the station and train.
Location: Dalwhinnie
Company: Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
10/04/2021 John Gray
This is the HST that derailed around 3AM this morning. Rail Accident Investigation Branch released a statement: 'We are deploying inspectors to gather evidence following the derailment of a test train at Dalwhinnie on the Highland Line in Scotland.'
Location: Dalwhinnie
Company: Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
10/04/2021 John Gray


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