The report which was issued has said that an estimated time of 10.37am on May 22, the 8.30am Transport for Wales passenger service from Manchester to Cardiff hit a loaded agricultural trailer which was being pulled by a tractor across Nordan Farm level crossing, used by farm workers.
The RAIB’s initial findings have indicated that the train was travelling at around 80mph when it hit the trailer, which resulted in the trailer separating from the tractor and being crushed on the front of the train.
On the train there were 66 passengers and eight staff onboard, and six passengers were reportedly treated for small injuries, however the tractor driver wasn’t injured.
After the collision it was found that there was damage to the trailer which was hit by the train and to the track, the lineside equipment and a second level crossing located beyond Nordan Farm.
According to RAIBs findings, the Nordan Farm user worked crossing is installed with telephones.
People are directed by signs at the crossing to use the telephones in order to obtain and acquire permission from the signaller before opening the crossing gates and crossing the railway.
The evidence which was found and available to RAIB shows that the driver of the tractor involved in this accident phoned the signaller before using the crossing.
The collision which happened nearer the end of May is going to be looked into further, and you will be able to access the updates on the UK Government website under Rail accidents and serious incidents.
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