Press release

Interim report 01/2022: Collision between passenger trains at Salisbury Tunnel Junction

Collision between passenger trains at Salisbury Tunnel Junction, 31 October 2021.

View of the accident site towards Fisherton tunnel

View of the accident site towards Fisherton tunnel

RAIB has today released its interim report following the collision between passenger trains at Salisbury Tunnel Junction, 31 October 2021.

We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation.

Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry, the British Transport Police and by the industry’s regulator, the Office of Rail and Road.

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Published 21 February 2022