The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report today into a collision at Pickering station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway on 5 May 2007.
The full report is available here:
A summary of the key points from the report is included below -
Summary
On Saturday 5 May 2007 a steam locomotive on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway was in the process of running round its train at Pickering station, when it entered the platform line from which it had come, and collided with the carriages it had left there.
The cause of the incident was the locomotive driver becoming distracted, and not changing the points before giving the fireman permission to drive across them.
Recommendations
The RAIB has made two recommendations as a result of the report, aimed at:
- the operation of the points at Pickering station; and
- procedures following an accident.
Notes to Editors
1. The sole purpose of RAIB investigations is to prevent future accidents and incidents and improve railway safety. The RAIB does not establish blame, liability or carry out prosecutions.
2. For media enquiries please call 020 7944 6984.
Newsdate: 8 August 2007
