Investigation into Flying Scotsman collision at Aviemore Station

Three quarter view of Flying Scotsman steam locomotive in siding at Aviemore in Scotland
Flying Scotsman at Aviemore(RAIB) Image from Rail Accident Investigation Branch report

Britain’s official safety watchdog, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), has launched a full scale investigation into an incident last month involving the world-renowned steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman. The century-old locomotive collided with a set of stationary passenger coaches at Aviemore Station in the Highlands of Scotland on the evening of 29 September. While the collision occurred at low speed, it resulted in two individuals being taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment of minor injuries. They were released shortly afterwards. Other passengers on the train were assessed at the scene but did not require medical attention.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

2 comments op “Investigation into Flying Scotsman collision at Aviemore Station”

Colin Allsobrook|25.10.23|20:19

The driver and shunter,come to a complete understanding of what is to be done before moving. If the shunter goes out of view during the shunt “the brake goes on”.until the shunter communicates
With the driver.this was possibly carried out.

Colin Allsobrook|25.10.23|20:21

Not carried out.

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Investigation into Flying Scotsman collision at Aviemore Station

Three quarter view of Flying Scotsman steam locomotive in siding at Aviemore in Scotland
Flying Scotsman at Aviemore(RAIB) Image from Rail Accident Investigation Branch report

Britain’s official safety watchdog, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), has launched a full scale investigation into an incident last month involving the world-renowned steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman. The century-old locomotive collided with a set of stationary passenger coaches at Aviemore Station in the Highlands of Scotland on the evening of 29 September. While the collision occurred at low speed, it resulted in two individuals being taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment of minor injuries. They were released shortly afterwards. Other passengers on the train were assessed at the scene but did not require medical attention.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

2 comments op “Investigation into Flying Scotsman collision at Aviemore Station”

Colin Allsobrook|25.10.23|20:19

The driver and shunter,come to a complete understanding of what is to be done before moving. If the shunter goes out of view during the shunt “the brake goes on”.until the shunter communicates
With the driver.this was possibly carried out.

Colin Allsobrook|25.10.23|20:21

Not carried out.

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