Train derails near Essex town of Wickford
Greater Anglia incident happens day after two passengers seriously injured in East Sussex derailment A train has derailed in Essex, less than 24 hours after two people were seriously injured in a similar incident in East Sussex. British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed the rear carriages of the train derailed “in an upright position” at Wickford railway station, adding that there were “no…
A train derailed near the Essex town of Wickford on Thursday, just a day after a similar incident in East Sussex left two passengers seriously injured. British Transport Police confirmed the rear carriages of the train derailed upright at Wickford railway station, with no reported injuries. All lines between Wickford and Southend Victoria were closed, causing significant disruption to trains running between London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria.
Greater Anglia and Southern train operators are dealing with the aftermath of the incident and working to provide assistance where needed. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has deployed a team of inspectors to gather evidence at the scene. The incident has raised concerns about the effects of heat on railway tracks, with experts pointing to the impact of sustained heatwaves on the stability of the infrastructure.
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