Track worker struck near Wimbledon
Track worker struck by a train between Wimbledon and Raynes Park stations, Greater London, 22 August 2017.
![Forward facing CCTV image showing track worker in front of train (courtesy of South Western Railway).](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/image_data/file/66841/s300_Raynes_Park.jpg)
Forward facing CCTV image showing track worker in front of train (courtesy of South Western Railway).
At 12:06 hrs on Tuesday 22 August 2017 a track worker was struck a glancing blow by a train travelling at about 48 mph (77 km/h). The track worker suffered minor injuries.
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.