DERAILMENT OF ELECTRIC PASSENGER TRAIN

The derailment of the last coach of an electric multiple-unit down passenger train on December 13, 1963, which subsequently came into glancing contact with the side of another passenger train, was caused by axle fatigue. This fatigue would have been detected if the prescribed frequency for ultrasonic inspection had been observed. It was suggested that no axle be tested less frequently than every 18 months. One passenger was killed and 31 injured.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Robertson, JRH
• Publication Date: 1964-11-20

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 953
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 120

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axles; Derailments; Electric automobiles; Electric vehicles; Fatalities; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fatigue (Physiological condition); Injuries; Inspection; Nondestructive tests; Passenger trains; Passengers; Railroad trains; Technology; Traffic crashes; Ultrasonic tests
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle fatigue; Passenger deaths; Passenger injuries
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037235
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 4 1994 12:00AM