Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK

A quick update on a serious derailment in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on 27th July 2025. Regional Express 55 left the tracks after heavy storms, with early signs pointing to a landslip. At least three people have died and many more are injured. We break down what’s known so far and draw early comparisons to past incidents like Carmont in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another Rail Safety Review, and yes, despite the joys of a strep throat and a voice that sounds like it's been dragged through ballast, Dan is back to talk trains.This week we’re diving into the chaos that’s been brewing recently on the West Coast Main Line—a derailment near Bletchley, a buffer bump at Euston, trees taking down wires, freight trains giving up the ghost, and more disruption than you can shake a track circuit at. Safe to say, it’s not been a great run up North.We also get an inside look at the new branding for Signals to Danger, as Dan shares the story behind the podcast’s visual overhaul, why now was the right time for a refresh, and what remains unchanged at the heart of the show.🎧 Hit play, and mind the buffers.Credits and IdentsMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Vide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 1972, a day of leisure for railway workers and their families ended in tragedy on the curve at Eltham Well Hall. This episode examines the circumstances surrounding one of the UK's most avoidable rail accidents — a derailment caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol. This week we’re covering how a single catastrophic decision led to the loss of five lives and injury to over a hundred more.OPENING CREDITSMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideoMusic track: Research Station by Project ExSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for VideoMusic track: Lineage by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Background MusicMusic track: Emotional Moments by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideosMusic track: Spheres by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background MusicMusic track: Arrival by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background MusicEND CREDITSMusic track: Saved by Brothers by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Rail Safety Review, we dive into the RAIB’s 2024 Annual Report, exploring six key safety themes from the past year—from track worker and platform safety to vegetation management and asset integrity. We also take a closer look at the concept of Human Factors and how they influence modern accident investigations, including incident and human performance factors. Even without new RAIB reports, there’s still plenty to discuss in the world of rail safety.Credits and IdentsMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode of Signals to Danger we head back to 1989 and the South London suburb of Purley. After a signal is passed at danger one train collides into the rear of another that has just the station, with carriages tumbling down an embankment into the back gardens of local residents. Join us to hear what happened and what investigators found when they descended on the scene.Merch - bit.ly/48dDNG5Patreon- bit.ly/45XAIZeOPENING CREDITSMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideoMusic track: Spheres by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background MusicMusic track: Lineage by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Background MusicMusic track: Research Station by Project ExSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for VideoEND CREDITSMusic track: Saved by Brothers by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the first Rail Safety Review of this new run of Signals to Danger, where we take a look at the current coming and goings in railway safety. This time out we talk a little about the train vs tractor at Nordan Farm, the interim report into Talerddig and then sweep through what the RAIB is currently looking at. It's good to be back. OPENING CREDITSMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 10th of June the RAIB released a Safety Digest into overspeeding within Blanket Speed Restrictions in Wales on the 27th January this year. Join us on our first ever Flash Briefing, as we go ahead and take a swift look at the content of the digest!Credits:Music track: Breaking News by WalenSource: https://freetouse.com/musicVlog Music for Videos (Free Download) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October of 2021, two passenger trains collided with each other as they ran into a tunnel just outside of Salisbury. This episode tells the story of what took place, and how investigators got to the bottom of how this accident happened. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/SignalstoDangerMusic CreditsMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideoMusic track: Arrival by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicBackground Music for Video (Free)Music track: Tension Rising by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicCopyright Free Music for VideoMusic track: Spheres by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background MusicMusic track: Lineage by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Background MusicMusic track: Emotional Moments by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideosMusic track: Saved by Brothers by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we unpick the remaining safety digests and investigations from the summer. Very busy with lots going on so enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're starting our look through the summer's events, including a review of RAIB news, two published safety digests and looking at the report into Kineton and the WCML SPAD near Stafford. Welcome back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a belated bumper roundup episode, covering several news stories and five new safety digests and reports, including the Clapham tube evacuation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's RAIB Roundup we take a look at some recent incidents the RAIB is taking notice of, the recent spate of derailments of passenger trains, and we chat a little about Central Door Locking on heritage stock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Signals to Danger we’re covering the 1968 Hixon accident where an express collided with a 120 tonne transformer at a level crossing in Staffordshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at new digests on the way, two new investigations, and the completed Yarnton report, as well as hear about why I make the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Signals to Danger we’re looking at a 2011 incident at James St station in Liverpool, where decisions taken in seconds cost a young girl her life, listener caution advised on this one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first StD of 2024 takes a look at some recent safety digests, the release of the London Gateway report, and weighs in on the current debate about the safety of HSTs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the conclusion of our three-part deep dive into Ladbroke Grove, where we explore the legacy of one of the UK's worst modern rail disasters, and learn about the creation of some key players in rail safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART TWO - Listen to Part One first!Join us on this week's Signals to Danger as we start to discuss the findings of the investigation into the 1999 collision between two trains at Ladbroke Grove and try to understand why 31 people lost their lives.Merch - bit.ly/48dDNG5Patreon- bit.ly/45XAIZe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on this weeks Signals to Danger for part one of our deep dive into one of the most significant incidents in recent rail history, where we tell the story of the 1999 collision between two trains at Ladbroke Grove.Merch - bit.ly/48dDNG5Patreon- bit.ly/45XAIZe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on our newest roundup, looking at 3 recent RAIB reports, South Wingfield, Salisbury Tunnel Junction and Loughborough Central, as well as an exciting look at RailJunction, a new project aimed at younger enthusiasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.