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Sutton Coldfield rail crash

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Although the excessive speed was the major factor in the accident, the exact cause was never fully established. The accident occurred in broad daylight and the driver knew the line well. There was no evidence of mechanical failure on the train. The driver and fireman died in the locomotive, so the
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The carriages, engine, and station buildings were severely damaged. The first carriage was crushed between the engine and the second carriage. The fourth carriage was knocked into the air causing it to drag along the station roof, damaging both the roof and the platforms to either side. Seventeen
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because of engineering work. The regular driver did not know the diversionary route via Sutton Coldfield, so another driver, fully conversant with it, had joined him at Burton-on-Trent to 'conduct' him over this section. However, the regular driver, complaining that the rough riding of the engine
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was tiring him, left the footplate and took a seat in the train, leaving the temporary driver in charge. This action was later criticised by the Inspecting Officer who commented that, even though he did not know the route, the safety of the train was still his responsibility.
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Following this accident, lineside speed restriction signs were universally adopted; previously there had been no visual reminder to the driver of speed restrictions on many routes. The Inspector also suggested the use of
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at about 55-60 mph (88-96 km/h) — twice the permitted speed of 30 mph. When it reached the sharp curve immediately before the station, the train derailed, colliding with the platforms.
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on the tracks to warn oncoming trains. One of the two had been injured and shocked by the accident, and both were rewarded with gold watches for their work.
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to stop a train heading towards the crash site. Two railway employees also raised the alarm to other stations, changed the signals to danger and placed
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reason for the excessive speed was never established. Investigators identified several factors that could have contributed to the excessive speed:
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On 23 January 2016, the 61st anniversary of the crash, a memorial to the victims was unveiled, at Sutton Coldfield station, by the
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The number of casualties was prevented from rising as a result of the actions of two local people who rushed up the
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The engine was riding roughly, which may have contributed to the driver's misjudging the speed.
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There was a gradient to climb after the station which was best approached at full speed.
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steam locomotive No 45274, the 12:15 York to Bristol express, consisting of ten
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The steam locomotive (like most at the time) was not fitted with a speedometer.
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indicates railway accidents and incidents resulting in at least 20 fatalities
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The train had been diverted away from its usual route into Birmingham via
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Memorial at Sutton Coldfield station to the victims of the crash
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as well as 40 additional ambulances from surrounding districts.
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Railway accidents and incidents in the West Midlands (county)
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indicates the deadliest railway accident in British history
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The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield - A Commemorative History
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The scene was attended to by a mobile surgical unit from
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Sutton Coldfield
Warwickshire
52°33′55″N 01°49′28″W / 52.56528°N 1.82444°W / 52.56528; -1.82444
Cross-City Line
List of UK rail accidents by year
Sutton Coldfield
Warwickshire
Birmingham
York
Bristol
LMS
Black Five
carriages
Sutton Coldfield railway station
train crew
Tamworth
railway line
detonators
Birmingham Accident Hospital
Royal Air Force
Whitehouse Common

speed recorders
Lord Mayor of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Salisbury rail crash
United Kingdom
Morpeth rail crashes
Australia
Waterfall rail accident

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