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LNER Azuma takes a hit at Neville Hill depot

25/11/2019

 
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We were aware that there had been a train damaged in a collision at Neville Hill depot on November 13th 2019 as it affected LNER's ability to operate a full service on the East Coast Main Line. 

We weren't aware of the severity of the impact until we received a Press Notice from the Rail Accident Investigations Branch who are now investigating.

At about 21:40 hrs on Wednesday 13 November 2019, an empty passenger train approaching the maintenance depot at Neville Hill in Leeds, caught up and collided with the rear of another empty passenger train moving into the depot on the same track. The low speed movement of trains close together is permitted by the signalling system at this location. The leading train was travelling at around 5 mph (8 km/h) and the colliding train at around 14 mph (22 km/h). No one was injured in the accident.

The colliding train was a 9-coach class 800 train, part of the Intercity Express Programme (IEP). Its leading end suffered significant damage during the collision. The second train was a High Speed Train (HST) set comprising 9 coaches and a class 43 locomotive at each end. The trailing class 43 locomotive on this train also suffered significant damage.

As a result of the collision, the trailing bogie of the second and third coaches and the trailing axle of the fourth coach on the class 800 train, derailed to the right in the direction of travel.
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The RAIB investigation will identify the sequence of events which led to the accident and the factors that contributed to its consequences. It will consider:
  • the actions, training and competence of the staff involved
  • the design and validation of the class 800 train, including the ergonomics of its cab, its crashworthiness performance and its resistance to derailment in collision scenarios
  • any underlying factors

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    Steven Knight

    Steven Knight is a Transport Specialist who has over 40 years experience in the bus and rail industries as well as in specialist transport journalism. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists.

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