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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

HISTORICAL FACTS: South western train derailed at 85mph after hitting hazardous piece of track - The Untold Story

A South Western passenger train derailed at 85mph after striking a “hazardous” section of “redundant rail” that had been left on the track by workers, a rail accident report has found.

The incident occurred as the train was approaching Walton-on-Thames in Surrey at around 5.40am on 4 March last year.

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