Scotrail class 170 derailment - Stonehaven

[BMIFlyer]

Oh dear. Looking like the points split as the number 2 end of the first vehicle passed over them.

https://stv.tv/news/north/1431769-train-derails-causing-major-disruption-for-passengers/

Rail passengers in the north east have been warned of disruption after a train derailed at Stonehaven.

The incident happened in the Aberdeenshire town around 5pm on Wednesday.

The cause of the derailment is not yet known, but all services on the line have been cancelled.

https://twitter.com/BenPhilip_STV/status/1050089185300885505

 

[snookertam]

Appears that 170407 has derailed whilst performing a shunt move at Stonehaven..


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-45812024

Rail services to Aberdeen are likely to face another day of disruption, Scotrail has warned.

A train derailed at Stonehaven, leading to the closure of the line between Dundee and Aberdeen.

No passengers were on board the train when it came off the rails, and it is not yet known if anyone was injured.

The rail operator has warned that the line will not be back to normal on Thursday, with services suspended "at least" until 18:00

https://stv.tv/news/north/1431769-train-derails-causing-major-disruption-for-passengers/

Rail passengers in the north east have been warned of disruption after a train derailed at Stonehaven.

The incident happened in the Aberdeenshire town around 5pm on Wednesday.

The cause of the derailment is not yet known, but all services on the line have been cancelled.

https://twitter.com/BenPhilip_STV/status/1050075641767518208

 

[Esker-pades]

A slightly rushed shot of the train.
Not my picture (Credit to M Hibbert - Originally posted on the Scottish Railways (Past and Present) Facebook group).

 

[Highlandspring]

It’s 402 not 407.

 

[A Challenge]

Were there any passengers on board, I assume not?

 

[Highlandspring]

No it was an empty shunt move from Up line to Down line.

 

[Esker-pades]

Judging from RTT, it appears the service was 5T00 17:03 Stonehaven to Aberdeen (ex-2T00 Aberdeen to Stonehaven).

 

[Highlandspring]

That’s right.

 

[uxm]

Any damage?

 

[Highlandspring]

There is some damage to both the infrastructure and the train.

 

[trainmania100]

Glad it wasn't a passenger service does not look like it would have been a nice experience sliding sideways along the track

 

[DarloRich]

that isnt looking good

 

[LeylandLen]

Is it me or does this pic indicate its 170401 ?https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=2a80c02163388d755e18dfc7ceacc3d5&oe=5C603B52

 

[Highlandspring]

Thanks to a damaged number vinyl it does look like 401 (or indeed 407) in the various low resolution pics that are floating round online but I can confirm it’s definitely 402 that’s involved.

 

[snookertam]

Thanks to a damaged number vinyl it does look like 401 (or indeed 407) in the various low resolution pics that are floating round online but I can confirm it’s definitely 402 that’s involved.

You sure?

 

[Highlandspring]

Absolutely certain.

 

[mde]

Is it me or does this pic indicate its 170401 ?https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=2a80c02163388d755e18dfc7ceacc3d5&oe=5C603B52

Picture from STV news reporter confirms 170 402 and more clearly shows the extent of the incident.

 

[PHILIPE]

Absolutely certain.

One of the pictures posted during the thread has 402 staring you in the face. Estimated time of line re-opening now 1800 tomorrow due to the scale of the re-railing.
It has been suggested elsewhere that the points moved underneath it but I'll wait for the RAIB report first

 

[Highlandspring]

It has been suggested elsewhere that the points moved underneath it but I'll wait for the RAIB report first

It would be wise to do so.

 

[47271]

Good job it wasn't an HST that jumped the tracks or we'd be on 100 excited posts on this thread already...

 

[mullac30]

mega oof, that looks bad

 

[uxm]

Well they need to fix the 170 before northern takes it.

 

[Crossover]

Well the RAIB are being kept rather busy at the moment!

Looking at where the unit is and how the points are set, would I be correct in thinking the whole set should have taken the crossover but only the front bogie has done so with the rest of the train taking the straight route?

 

[Bungle965]

Well they need to fix the 170 before northern takes it.

I mean, I think that goes without saying.
Sam

 

[Highlandspring]

Looking at where the unit is and how the points are set, would I be correct in thinking the whole set should have taken the crossover but only the front bogie has done so with the rest of the train taking the straight route?

The move was from Up to Down over the crossover.

 

[sprinterguy]

Well they need to fix the 170 before northern takes it.

170402 isn't one of the units that's going to Northern, it's staying with Scotrail long term.

 

[Mitchell Hurd]

Somethings not right / rather worrying - 2 low-speed derailments in a week (one at Sheffield)? Hmmm...

Sorry but it just seems a bit odd.

 

[sprinterguy]

Recovery of the derailed carriage(s) is to take place this evening.

Somethings not right / rather worrying - 2 low-speed derailments in a week (one at Sheffield)? Hmmm...

Sorry but it just seems a bit odd.

Completely unrelated incidents with different stock and very different causes in completely separate areas of the country. There's nothing to be worried about.

 

[Highlandspring]

Somethings not right / rather worrying - 2 low-speed derailments in a week (one at Sheffield)? Hmmm...

Sorry but it just seems a bit odd.

A statistical anomaly.

Recovery of the derailed carriage(s) is to take place this evening.

Rerailing started just after lunchtime.

 

[sprinterguy]

Rerailing started just after lunchtime.

Ah fair enough, my info must have been late received!