You are in RA » Document Archive » Accident at Langrick on 8th March 1937 » Report on the Accident at Langrick on 8th March 1937

Report on the Accident at Langrick on 8th March 1937

Document Summary

The report on the derailment of an express passenger train at Langrick in 1937.

This document was published on 22nd May 1937 by Ministry of Transport.

It was written by Lieut. Col. G. R. S. Wilson.

This item is linked to the Accident at Langrick on 8th March 1937

The original document format was Bound Volume, and comprised 9 pages.

This document was kindly sourced from Office of Rail Regulation and is in our Accident reports collection. It was added to the Archive on 5th May 2008.

Copyright Information

This document is Crown Copyright, and is subject to the terms governing the reproduction of crown copyright material. Depending on the status and age of the original document, you may need an OPSI click-use license if you wish to reproduce this material, and other restrictions may apply. Please see this explanation for further details.

"The 12.44 p.m. up express passenger train from Lincoln to Boston was approaching Langrick Station at high speed when it became almost completely derailed. The engine itself remained on the rails, but its lender and the following six vehicles were derailed all wheels. The train was lightly loaded and there were fortunately no serious casual ties, eight passengers suffering minor injuries and shock."

Have Your Say

Does the franchise model just need technical changes or would a concession system be better?

or just view the results

Mailing List

Join our 1676 other members and sign up to receive the RA newsletter, with links to all new documents and other site news...

See how our privacy policy protects your address.

Donate

Please consider donating to help with our running costs.