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A report of the inquiry into the collision of a passenger train with the buffer-stops that occurred on 12 August 1987 at Walton-on-Naze Station

Title A report of the inquiry into the collision of a passenger train with the buffer-stops that occurred on 12 August 1987 at Walton-on-Naze Station
Author HSE
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 1992
Length 17 pages
ISBN 0118820869
Price Exc. VAT £5.00
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Notes railway incident report PLEASE NOTE: The Railways Act 2005 made provision for a transfer of responsibility for regulation of rail health and safety from HSC/E to the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR). This transfer became effective on 1 April 2006. From this date, all printed guidance and accident/incident ceased to be available from HSE Books. Enquirers should visit the ORR web site (www.rail-reg.gov.uk) or phone 020 7282 2080 for information relation to the availability of these products. '
Abstract Presents the results of the enquiry into the of the collision of a passenger train with the buffer-stops that occurred on 12 August 1987 at Walton-on-Naze Station. As a result of the collission seven people, including the train driver, were taken to hospital. Six other passengers reported slight injuries. Contents: Descriptions; Evidence as to the running of the train and of driving technique; Evidence as to the post-accident investigations; Discussion; Conclusions; Recommendations. The appendix contains a brief description of the brake system.
Keywords Railway report; Accident; Site; Signalling; Train braking system; Camshaft; Investigations.


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