Was 171806 and a fibreglass front end was badly damaged.
Having just got got home on the last train after a convivial dinner can I say that my assumption is that the drivers are well protected behind some kind of crash structure and therefore dont get hurt in this sort of event.
It, in my opinion, goes without saying that in considering damage to the unit we always assume the driver has emerged unhurt. The damage to the unit is considered primarily on the basis that the driver is unhurt.
If the driver is hurt the obviously primary concern has to be with them.
Having said that what Class 171s are now in the depot being repaired?!