Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
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The UK's rail network is one of the safest in the world, but this is a reputation that has been hard-won through a dark history of death and destruction. Each of these accidents has helped to prevent another in the future. Signals to Danger is a series of Podcasts exploring and explaining the worst disasters on the UK rail network. Using reports, inquiries, news articles and first hand..
Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
1M ago
On this week's RAIB Roundup we take a look at some recent incidents the RAIB is taking notice of, the recent spate of derailments of passenger trains, and we chat a little about Central Door Locking on heritage stock. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
2M ago
This week on Signals to Danger we’re covering the 1968 Hixon accident where an express collided with a 120 tonne transformer at a level crossing in Staffordshire Get bonus content on Patreon
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
3M ago
This week on Signals to Danger we’re looking at a 2011 incident at James St station in Liverpool, where decisions taken in seconds cost a young girl her life, listener caution advised on this one Get bonus content on Patreon
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
4M ago
The first StD of 2024 takes a look at some recent safety digests, the release of the London Gateway report, and weighs in on the current debate about the safety of HSTs. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
4M ago
Join us for the conclusion of our three-part deep dive into Ladbroke Grove, where we explore the legacy of one of the UK's worst modern rail disasters, and learn about the creation of some key players in rail safety. Get bonus content on Patreon
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
4M ago
In 1986 two express passenger trains collided with each other on the West Coast Main Line. One man was killed, countless others were injured. What brought them together and why did it happen. Join us to find out more in this episode.Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
4M ago
On a dreary October morning after heavy rainfall and widespread flooding, a passenger train sets out on its journey across the centre of Wales.
Passengers suddenly find themselves fighting for their lives as the train plunges into a swollen river, fighting freezing water to escape the carriages.
What went wrong, and why did 4 people fail to escape? Find out why in this episode of Signals to Danger.Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
4M ago
On another visit to Signals to Danger, we travel back to 2004 and the village of Ufton Nervet, where a collision between a train and a car saw disasterous consequences, and left 7 dead.
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
4M ago
This time we're taking a slightly different turn for an episode, having a quick look at some of the recent RAIB reports which have been issued by the branch in July and September of this year.
This roundup covers:
The Enfield Town buffer stop collision
Spital Junction overspeed
Haddiscoe's track washout
Loversall Carr collision between frieght trains
Near miss with track workers at Penkridge
Hope you enjoy the new feel, and don't worry, we'll be back to normal with the next episode!
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Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK
4M ago
If you haven't listened to the previous episode, Carmont Part One, head there first!
In episode two of our story on Carmont, we uncover the reason there was a landslip, and talk about the construction issues experienced in 2011.Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon
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