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Train collision with tree near Glencarse

Train collision with tree near Glencarse, Perthshire, 21 May 2021.

• From: Rail Accident Investigation Branch
• Published: 3 June 2021

This news article was withdrawn on 6 September 2021

This item has been moved to the National Archives as RAIB has published its safety digest describing this accident. See safety digest 04/2021

Damaged train at Stirling station after the accident

At around 16:47 hrs on 21 May 2021, a passenger train travelling from Perth to Dundee struck a fallen tree while travelling at about 63 mph (101 km/h) near Glencarse. The tree penetrated the windscreen causing injuries to the driver and damage to the cab.

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 3 June 2021