Freight train derailment at Hatherley, near Cheltenham Spa
Report name:
060714_R082006_Hatherley
060714_R082006_Hatherley
Incident date:
18 October 2005
18 October 2005
Category:
Heavy Rail
Heavy Rail
Summary:
On Tuesday 18 October 2005 an empty locomotive-hauled freight train was travelling between Bescot and Margam when the wheels of one of its wagons became derailed near Hatherley, just south of Cheltenham Spa station. The RAIB has made four recommendations as a result of its investigation.
On Tuesday 18 October 2005 an empty locomotive-hauled freight train was travelling between Bescot and Margam when the wheels of one of its wagons became derailed near Hatherley, just south of Cheltenham Spa station. The RAIB has made four recommendations as a result of its investigation.
