Flying Scotsman involved in 'Shunting Incident' (29/09)

[Esker-pades]

The Flying Scotsman has spent the past couple of weekends on the Strathspey railway up in Aviemore. The railway released this statement on Facebook yesterday evening:

On Friday 29th September at 18:15, a shunting incident occurred when Flying Scotsman was being coupled with Belmond’s Royal Scotsman train carriages, which were stationary in Aviemore Platform 3. Emergency services attended the site to provide assistance. Two people have attended hospital and been discharged, with others being treated at the scene. Appropriate authorities were notified immediately, and we are co-operating with their investigations. Due to the ongoing investigations, unfortunately we are not able to operate any Flying Scotsman trains on Saturday or Sunday. Our thoughts are with those affected and their families and friends. Thank you for your understanding. We will, however, endeavour to provide some steam service over the weekend although much depends on recovery and removal of the set currently standing at Platform 3.

This sounds potentially serious, with emergency services and "appropriate authorities" doing investigations. The locomotive will not run this weekend. It even merited a mention on the BBC World Service [radio] news bulletins.

 

[Cowley]

Already being discussed here:

Aviemore incident 29/9/23

Hearing of an incident at aviemore this evening, I understand it is still being dealt with. Thoughts to all involved

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