2007day.year
A train derails on an evening express service near Grayrigg, Cumbria, England, killing one person and injuring 88. This results in hundreds of points being checked over the UK after a few similar accidents.
In 2007, an evening express train derailed near Grayrigg, Cumbria, killing one person and injuring 88 passengers.
On February 23, 2007, the 18:10 evening express from London to Glasgow derailed near the village of Grayrigg in Cumbria, England. Faulty points on the rail line caused several carriages to leave the tracks at speed. The accident resulted in one fatality and 88 injuries, ranging from minor cuts to serious trauma. A major safety investigation followed, leading to the inspection and replacement of thousands of track components across the UK network. Rail operators and regulators reviewed maintenance procedures and introduced stricter standards for monitoring infrastructure. The incident underscored the importance of track integrity and prompted changes to reduce the risk of similar derailments.
2007
train derails
Grayrigg
Cumbria