Collision at Grosmont
Collision at Grosmont station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 21 September 2021.
Platform webcam image of light locomotive travelling towards the stationary passenger train (image courtesy of North Yorkshire Moors Railway)
At about 10:32 hrs on 21 September 2021, a class 20 diesel locomotive collided with the rear of a stationary passenger train at Grosmont station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The collision occurred at around 10 mph. It resulted in minor injuries to five passengers and some damage to the passenger train.
We have undertaken a preliminary examination into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Having assessed the evidence which has been gathered to date, we have decided to publish a safety digest.
The safety digest will be made available on our website in the next few weeks.