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Signals passed at danger near Crofton West Junction
Signals passed at danger near Crofton West Junction, West Yorkshire, 7 May 2020.
The train following the incident (image courtesy of Network Rail)
At around 09:54 hrs on 7 May 2020, a freight train passed a red signal protecting Crofton West Junction and came to a stop 250 meters beyond the junction; damaging a set of points as a result.
The train had passed another red signal at Hare Park Junction around 2 minutes earlier.
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.