Fire on Merseyrail unit

[EveningStar]

Gather, from a video on Facebook, there was a serious fire (‘explosion’) on a Merseyrail unit this morning. Do not have any details or corroboration.

 

[Laryk]

Gather, from a video on Facebook, there was a serious fire (‘explosion’) on a Merseyrail unit this morning. Do not have any details or corroboration.

According to Merseyrail it was as a result of ice on the conductor rail.

Looks similar to an incident last winter where similar arcing occurred due to a build up of snow around the shoe gear.

The weather last night was sub-zero, followed by light rain from about 6am. This froze onto the conductor rail. Gave quite a show on my train, as well.

 

[notlob.divad]

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/new...ing-video-shows-explosion-merseyrail-15346715

From the Echo not a lot of detail, but has some video footage.

 

[father_jack]

According to Merseyrail it was as a result of ice on the conductor rail.

Looks similar to an incident last winter where similar arcing occurred due to a build up of snow around the shoe gear.

The weather last night was sub-zero, followed by light rain from about 6am. This froze onto the conductor rail. Gave quite a show on my train, as well.

"ICE ON 3RD RAIL KIR WALTONJ Driver of 2G60 ( 0613 KBY -LPL) reports problems with arcing as he is travelling from Kirkby . 214 section has operated and been re-energised. Unit 507020. Driver says he is only managing to get 3 mph on the section. Operating Supervisor advises that it was wet earlier and has frozen. 0640; Train viewed on CCTV moving extremely slowly and arcing heavily. Driver says his unit is now flaming and he has shut it down. MOM enroute. 06:52hrs Driver on board 2G60 has contacted his control and stated the smoke is getting worse and he wishes to evacuate the train. He was requested not to, unless it becomes an emergency, until the arrival of the Northern lines M.O.M. Merseyrail have staff en route and the fire brigade have been requested to attend. The third rail between Rice Lane and Kirkby has been isolated. ** "
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/new...eyrail-15346715.amp?__twitter_impression=true

explosion on Merseyrail train
The fire service arrived within six minutes to tackle the blaze between two carriages.

This shocking video shows an explosion on a Merseyrail train which caused delays this morning.

There have been no reported injuries but passengers on a service from Kirkby to Fazakerley were asked to move to the front of the train at around 6.42am.

Crews from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service were on scene at 6.50am.

A statement from the fire service said: "Two fire engines are in attendance, as well as the search and rescue.

On arrival, crews found a small fire between two railway carriages. Crews are using dry power extinguishers and CO2 extinguishers to put out the fire.

"All passengers have been moved to the front of the train. There have been no injuries.

"As a result of this incident, the train line has been closed and delays are expected throughout the morning. Please check before you travel."