Train Named in memory of the Hixon rail accident.

[Entropy]

Did anyone see this article yesterday?

Sounds like a great way to honour those who lost thier lives in the accident.

https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/train-named-in-memory-of-1960s-hixon-rail-accident/

 

[BobClay]

I do remember that incident. I was living on Sheridan St at the time and distinctly remember the helicopters flying overhead.

 

[kilmaccumsey]

My g grandad was killed on the railway I'm trying to find out more. One of his sons witnessed the accident. Random I know

 

[LeeA]

A tragic consequence of introducing something new without properly informing those who were expected to use it. The book 'The Hixon Railway Disaster' by Richard Westwood is a sobering read. BR's plans for AHB Level Crossings were downright lethal. It took Hixon to see improvements made that should have always been part of the design.

A similar situation at Colwich Junction in 1986 really. BR introduced changes to the signalling approaching the junction without ensuring that the train drivers were thoroughly briefed on it,

 

[Mudgie]

A tragic consequence of introducing something new without properly informing those who were expected to use it. The book 'The Hixon Railway Disaster' by Richard Westwood is a sobering read. BR's plans for AHB Level Crossings were downright lethal. It took Hixon to see improvements made that should have always been part of the design.

A similar situation at Colwich Junction in 1986 really. BR introduced changes to the signalling approaching the junction without ensuring that the train drivers were thoroughly briefed on it,

@LeeA ,
Would that be the Richard Westwood who is the Managing Director of the Marston's Beer Company ( and who went to secondary school with my wife ) ?

 

[Mudgie]

A tragic consequence of introducing something new without properly informing those who were expected to use it. The book 'The Hixon Railway Disaster' by Richard Westwood is a sobering read. BR's plans for AHB Level Crossings were downright lethal. It took Hixon to see improvements made that should have always been part of the design.

A similar situation at Colwich Junction in 1986 really. BR introduced changes to the signalling approaching the junction without ensuring that the train drivers were thoroughly briefed on it,

And at Cheadle Hulme ( where my grandparents lived ) in 1964 with the driver not properly notified of the temporary speed restriction.

 

[BobClay]

If that's the 'Lollipop Special' crash I lost a first cousin there. Devastated her family.

 

[Mudgie]

If that's the 'Lollipop Special' crash I lost a first cousin there. Devastated her family.

Yes, and a former work colleague of mine lost an arm.
I think it was taking children from two Stafford and one Gnosall school for a day out in york.

 

[Thehooperman]