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Accident at Cowlairs on 2nd June 1923

Accident Summary

Location

Cowlairs

Train Operator

London & North Eastern Railway

Primary Causes

Driver error, signaller error, inadequate communication

Secondary Causes

Inadequate signalling arrangements, lack of track circuit

Result

Rear collision

0 fatalities, 30 injured

Accident Investigation Status

This accident has been the subject of a published formal accident investigation, which you will find below.

Related Documents

Link  [?] Document Date
view document PDF (0.4Mb download)Report on the Accident at Cowlairs on 2nd June 192310th Jul 1923

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