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2024 Talerddig collision

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2024 Talerddig collision
Photograph of a Class 158 train
Both trains were formed of Class 158 diesel multiple units
Map
Details
Date21 October 2024 (2024-10-21)
19:26 BST (18:26 UTC)
LocationTalerddig, Powys
Coordinates
CountryUnited Kingdom
LineCambrian Line
OperatorTransport for Wales Rail
Service
Incident typeHead-on collision
CauseUnder investigation
Statistics
Trains2
Deaths1
Injured15

On 21 October 2024, two passenger trains operated by Transport for Wales Rail were in a head-on collision approximately 800 metres (2,600 ft) west of Talerddig passing loop, Powys, United Kingdom. Fifteen people were injured, and one passenger subsequently died.

Accident

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At 19:26 BST (18:26 UTC) on 21 October 2024,[1] two passenger trains were involved in a head-on collision approximately 800 metres (870 yd) west of Talerddig passing loop,[1] and near the village of Llanbrynmair in Powys, United Kingdom.[2] The trains were the 18:31 service from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 19:09 from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury. Fifteen people were taken to hospital with injuries, four of them serious, but all of which were described as not life-threatening or life-changing; one passenger subsequently died.[3][2][1] It was reported that the driver of one of the trains was able to warn passengers of the impending collision.[4] The collision was reported to have occurred at approximately 24 km/h (15 mph).[1]

Both trains were operated by Class 158 diesel multiple units.[5][6]

Response

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The Welsh Ambulance Service, EMRTS Cymru, British Transport Police, Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and a Coastguard helicopter and Wales Air Ambulance helicopters attended the scene.[4][6] The A470 was closed as a result of the accident.[2] Passengers from the two trains continued their journeys by bus.[4] The railway between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth, and Dovey Junction and Pwllheli was closed as a result of the accident.[7]

Investigation

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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is responsible for investigating railway accidents in the United Kingdom. A team of inspectors was despatched to the accident site.[8] A formal investigation into the accident was opened on 22 October.[9] The RAIB's initial inspection of the track found evidence of low wheel/rail adhesion. The possibility that the train may have suffered wheel slide while braking will be investigated.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e RAIB (22 October 2024). "Collision of two passenger trains at Talerddig, Powys, Wales". GOV.UK. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Duggan, Craig; Matthews, Antonia (21 October 2024). "Man dies, 15 injured, after two trains collide". BBC News Online. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Statement on rail incident - Llanbrynmair". British Transport Police. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Davies, Dylan (21 October 2024). "One dead, 15 injured following two-train collision on Cambrian Line". Cambrian Times. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  5. ^ Tonks, Phoebe. "Man dead as Powys train crash claims life of one victim and 15 more injured". Wales Online. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b Stubbings, David (22 October 2024). "Man dies and 15 people injured after mid Wales train crash involving two Transport for Wales services". Rail. Bauer Consumer Media. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  7. ^ Network Rail [@NetworkRailWAL] (22 October 2024). "An update from Network Rail and Transport for Wales following the incident near Llanbrynmair in Powys, Mid Wales, on Monday evening" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Rail Accident Investigation Branch [@raibgovuk] (22 October 2024). "RAIB deployed a team last night to the site of the collision between two passenger trains at Tallerddig #Powys Our inspectors remain on site today and are working to gather evidence" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ Rail Accident Investigation Branch [@raibgovuk] (22 October 2024). "We have launched an investigation into the collision of two passenger trains at Tallerddig #Powys yesterday. Last night we deployed a team of inspectors to the accident site. They remain on site and are working to gather evidence to understand what caused this tragic accident" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ Leston, Ryan (22 October 2024). "How common are train crashes in Wales?". BBC News. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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