Date: 14/09/2021

New fibre optic equipment being tested for HS2 is intended to make sure that sinkholes never become a major problem on Britain's railways.

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HS2 tests pioneering anti-landslip monitoring technology

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New fibre optic equipment being tested for HS2 is intended to make sure that sinkholes never become a major problem on Britains railways.

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An aerial view of the Fairlie landslip seen on the 17th of February 2021.
Location: Fairlie
Company: Largs Branch (Glasgow and South Western Railway)
17/02/2021 Network Rail

A train for Oban leaving Dalmally, running late, on 27 September 1965. This was the day of the infamous landslip in Glen Ogle which resulted in the final closure of the route. It is not known if this train passed through Glen Ogle prior to the slide or was diverted via the West Highland line as a result of the blockage.
Location: Dalmally
Company: Callander and Oban Railway
27/09/1965 Colin Miller

Scene at Crianlarich on 11 August 2015. On the right is 45407 with The Jacobite, diverted due to a landslip at Lochailort.
Location: Crianlarich
Company: West Highland Railway
11/08/2015 John Yellowlees

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