MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT ACCIDENT REPORT

This accident report covers a passenger train derailment in a tunnel at 65 mph. Minor injuries were reported. The rail breakage which caused derailment was traced to a defective rail end caused by corrosion fatigue cracks at joints of stress concentration around bold holes.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Publication Date: 1954-8-27

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 246-248
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 101

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bolts; Corrosion; Cracking; Deformation curve; Derailments; Failure; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fatigue (Physiological condition); Holes; Injuries; Passengers; Railroad rails; Technology
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Bolt holes; Corrosion fatigue; End breaks; Passenger injuries; Rail failure
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00039577
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM