News story

Buffer stop collision, Preston

Passenger train collided with buffer stops, Preston, Lancashire, 1 April 2017.

• From: Rail Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 April 2017

This news article was withdrawn on 21 June 2017

This item has been moved to the National Archives as RAIB has published its safety digest describing this accident. See safety digest 10/2017.

Train and buffer stop

At around 14:50 hrs on 1 April, a passenger train stuck the buffer stops in platform 3C at Preston station. The train was travelling at around 6 mph (10 km/h) and several passengers suffered minor injuries.

We have undertaken a preliminary examination into 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 12 April 2017