News story

Buffer stop collision at Kings Cross

Train collided with buffer stops at Kings Cross station, London, 15 August 2017.

• From: Rail Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 24 August 2017

This news article was withdrawn on 23 October 2017

This item has been moved to the National Archives as RAIB has published its safety digest describing this accident. See safety digest 15/2017.

The damaged buffer stops at Kings Cross

At 06:23 hrs on Tuesday 15 August 2017 a train arriving from Royston collided with the buffer stops in platform 9 at Kings Cross station, while travelling at about 4 mph (6 km/h). Three passengers were slightly hurt, and there was minor damage to the train and the buffer stop equipment.

We have undertaken a preliminary examination of the circumstances surrounding this accident. Having assessed the evidence which has been gathered to date, we have decided to publish a safety digest.

The safety digest will shortly be made available on our website.

Published 24 August 2017