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Runaway of locomotive

Runaway and derailment of locomotive, Toton sidings, Nottinghamshire, 30 October 2016

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This item has been moved to the National Archives as RAIB has published its safety digest describing this accident. See safety digest 01/2017.

Image of the derailed train (courtesy of Network Rail)

Image of the derailed train (courtesy of Network Rail)

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.

Updates to this page

Published 9 November 2016