Person hit by train between Bristol and South Wales

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Chris from Nailsea

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Person hit by train between Bristol and South Wales - 19 October 2016

« on: October 19, 2016, 17:01:09 »

This latest sad incident, in the Forest of Dean, caused much disruption because of the existing diversion of the main line during the Severn Tunnel electrification works.

The rail line between Gloucester and Newport was closed early this morning.

All services between Gloucester and Lydney were suspended by GWR^▸ as emergency services dealt with the incident.

GWR said buses were being laid on between Gloucester and Newport.

The railway line was reopened by 9am.


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William Huskisson MP^▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.

"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.

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Re: Person hit by train between Bristol and South Wales - 19 October 2016

« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2016, 09:39:27 »

The incident was at Newnham Tunnel with 1F02 0629 Cardiff Cen to Bristol and 158958 involved. The unit later ran ECS^▸ from Bristol to Exeter TMD^▸ where underframe deep cleaning facilities are available..


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