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Passenger train derailment at Penryn

Passenger train derailment at Penryn, Cornwall, 28 January 2019.

• From: Rail Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 7 February 2019

This news article was withdrawn on 11 April 2019

This item has been moved to the National Archives as RAIB has published its safety digest describing this accident. See safety digest 03/2019

The train following the derailment (image courtesy of Network Rail)

At around 12:36 hrs on 28 January 2019, a passenger train consisting of two coaches became derailed by the leading bogie at a set of points at Penryn station, while travelling at around 15 mph (24 km/h). The accident resulted in minor damage to the track, and there were no injuries to passengers.

We have undertaken a preliminary examination into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Having assessed the evidence which has been gathered to date, we have decided to publish a safety digest.

The safety digest will be made available on our website in the next few weeks.

Published 7 February 2019