Signals to Danger - Railway disasters in the UK

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. Get bonus content on Patreon 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 Get bonus content on Patreon 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! Get bonus content on Patreon 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 Get bonus content on Patreon 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. Get bonus content on Patreon 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. Get bonus content on Patreon 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 Get bonus content on Patreon 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 Get bonus content on Patreon 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on this weeks Signals to Danger, where we explore the 1989 collision between two trains at Bellgrove in the suburbs of Glasgow. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this delayed and somewhat breathless roundup we talk once more about Scotsman, I update on a new RAIB investigation as well as the completed Pettril Bridge report, and I almost tell you about the TRUST safety training induction, but not quite!Merch - bit.ly/48dDNG5Patreon- bit.ly/45XAIZe Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's RAIB roundup we have a quick look at the incident with Flying Scotsman at Aviemore last week, we chat about the recently opened Stafford SPAD investigation and I let you know exactly what types of incident an operator needs to report to the branch. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 16th of July 1961, a passenger train collided with a ballast train within a worksite near Poulton-Le-Fylde in Lancashire. What went so badly wrong that this day out to the coast turned into disaster? Join us to find out more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Signals to Danger RAIB roundup episode takes a look at the investigations currently underway with the branch, as well as providing a brief update on the latest developments in the Carmont proceedings.Merch - https://bit.ly/48dDNG5 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On another visit to Signals to Danger, we travel back to 2004 and the village of Ufton Nervet, where a collision between a train and a car saw disasterous consequences, and left 7 dead. If you're interested in our new merch check out the link here: https://bit.ly/48dDNG5 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time we're taking a slightly different turn for an episode, having a quick look at some of the recent RAIB reports which have been issued by the branch in July and September of this year.This roundup covers:The Enfield Town buffer stop collisionSpital Junction overspeedHaddiscoe's track washoutLoversall Carr collision between frieght trainsNear miss with track workers at Penkridge Hope you enjoy the new feel, and don't worry, we'll be back to normal with the next episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the morning of December 4th 194 a passenger train from Liverpool to Scarborough ploughed into the rear of a gas oil train just outside Manchester city centre, join us in the new run of Signals to Danger to find out what went wrong. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we conclude our three part deep dive into the 2020 derailment of 1T08 at Carmont in Aberdeenshire.This time we're going to talk about opportunities to prevent the accident that were missed, the crashworthiness of the High speed train, and the recommendations of the report.Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you haven't listened to the previous episode, Carmont Part One, head there first!In episode two of our story on Carmont, we uncover the reason there was a landslip, and talk about the construction issues experienced in 2011.Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode of Season Three, this episode we tell the story about what happened on the day that shook the rail industry just two years ago. On the 12th of August 2020 a Scotrail train derailed in Aberdeenshire, killing three and injuring others, the accident was the first time since Grayrigg that a passenger was killed on our Railway. Part one tells the story of the day itself, and what happened in the Scottish countryside. Tune in next time to hear about the investigation that followed, and the shocking findings.Support the show Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.