Aviemore incident 29/9/23

[glasgowniteowl]

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

 

[Merseysider]

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A police spokesman said: “Around 7pm on Friday, 29 September, 2023, we received a report of two trains colliding at Aviemore Railway Station.

“Emergency services are in attendance, and two people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital.

“A number of other passengers are being treated at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.”

 

[MCR247]

Scotrail have replied to a tweet on Twitter saying none of their trains were involved

Hi there, this isn't the case - none of our trains were involved. ^Angus

https://x.com/scotrail/status/1707847083594551679?s=46&t=gwtvH_rIOgpnh7HcYQZ_8A

 

[glenbogle]

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

I believe it involves The Royal Scotsman and The Flying Scotsman - The Flying Scotsman engine had hit the stationary Royal Scotsman observation saloon.

 

[SCR]

Flying Scotsman and Royal Scotsman, low speed collision on platform 3 at Aviemore.

 

[RichA]

Locomotive Flying Scotsman has collided with the Royal Scotsman coaching stock in the Strathspey Railway platform.

 

[68000]

Trains running trhough Aviemore so it must be the heritage line

 

[tpfx89]

Scotrail is putting out the line "Private railway next to the main line", so I'd wager this is an incident on the Strathspey preserved railway. Rumors on the twitterverse that Scotsman is involved but nothing clear.

Due to the emergency services responding to an incident on a private railway near the mainline, we're currently unable to run any trains through Aviemore station while they work.

https://twitter.com/ScotRail/status/1707848213405843690

 

[MCR247]

Trains running trhough Aviemore so it must be the heritage line

Although with delays. So I assume everything in the area stopped for a while

 

[ld0595]

That would explain why I couldn't see anything on RTT then. Sincerely hope there's nothing too serious, though the BBC are reporting two people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital.

BBC News - Two injured after Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station

Two injured in Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station

Three other passengers were treated at the scene of the incident at Aviemore Station in the Highlands.

www.bbc.co.uk

Two people have been treated in hospital after a collision involving the Flying Scotsman locomotive and the Royal Scotsman carriages at a station in the Highlands.

Police Scotland said the incident happened at low speed at about 19:00 on Friday at Aviemore Station.

A man and woman sustained minor injuries and were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness as a precaution.

Officers said their injuries were not believed to be serious.

 

[MCR247]

Scotrail is putting out the line "Private railway next to the main line", so I'd wager this is an incident on the Strathspey preserved railway. Rumors on the twitterverse that Scotsman is involved but nothing clear.

Though said tweet also says they’re unable to run any trains through Aviemore which could be a bit confusing for passengers

 

[alexl92]

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/transport/6204595/two-trains-collided-near-aviemore/

A collision involving the Flying Scotsman train at Aviemore has resulted in multiple casualties.
The incident happened on Friday evening when a two trains collided resulting in multiple casualties.
It is understood that one the trains involved is the iconic Flying Scotsman
The historic locomotive was in Aviemore this week operating services along the Strathspey Heritage Railway to Boat of Garten and Broomhill.
A total of eight fire appliances were dispatched to the scene.
A spokesman for SFRS said: “We were alerted at 7.10pm on Friday to reports of a collision involving two trains at Aviemore Railway Station.

Two trains collided at Aviemore​

“We sent eight appliances to the scene, where firefighters worked to support partners.”
Police have confirmed that two people have been taken to hospital for treatment while three more were treated at the scene.
Eyewitnesses say there was a “flurry of activity” around the back of Aviemore Railway Station where the heritage railway line is located.

A police spokesman said: “Around 7pm on Friday, 29 September, 2023, we received a report of two trains colliding at Aviemore Railway Station.

“Emergency services are in attendance, and two people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital.

“A number of other passengers are being treated at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.”

From what I've read elsewhere, the other train is the Royal Scotsman, but I don't konw if thats right.

 

[MattyJames]

Two injured in Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station

Three other passengers were treated at the scene of the incident at Aviemore Station in the Highlands.

www.bbc.co.uk

Reported on BBC News.

 

[Cowley]

This looks like a pretty nasty incident and obviously we don’t have the full facts at the moment so please bear that in mind before posting.

Thanks

 

[Peterthegreat]

On a more positive note it does appear Mainline services through Aviemore have resumed. Possibly only using platform 1.

 

[ld0595]

Looks like the main line is open. 1H25 (17:33 Edinburgh to Inverness) just passed through 53 minutes late.

 

[TrainsToday]

It has been confirmed by the BBC that it was the Flying Scotsman and the Royal Scotsman involved in the incident.

“Two people have been treated in hospital after a collision involving the Flying Scotsman locomotive and the Royal Scotsman carriages at a station in the Highlands.”

Two injured in Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station

Three other passengers were treated at the scene of the incident at Aviemore Station in the Highlands.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[tpfx89]

Press & Journal has some more information now as well I think:

Press & Journal article

According to eyewitnesses, it appears that the Flying Scotsman was in the process of linking up with carriages of the luxury Royal Scotsman, when the collision took place.

The Royal Scotsman was operating a luxury train experience with some food and drink toppling over due to the collision.

 

[6Gman]

Press & Journal has some more information now as well I think:

Press & Journal article

Which seems to suggest a (very) rough shunt rather than a train:train collision.

 

[Dfatcontroller]

Which seems to suggest a (very) rough shunt rather than a train:train collision.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2974309619372908&set=pcb.2974309712706232

Tender rear of Scotsman, to the right, with buffers fully compressed.
Another item of rolling stock, air-braked and with buffers, to the left

 

[Gloster]

The Scotsman and the Inverness Courier also suggest it was collision when Flying Scotsman was coupling to the Royal Scotsman, or at least one vehicle.

 

[TrainsToday]

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2974309619372908&set=pcb.2974309712706232

Hopefully the can have her up and running again asap

 

[jamieintercity]

RTT had the royal scotsman (1H89 1345 Edinburgh to boat of garten) leaves its kincraig stop at 1734, getting into aviemore speyside GBRF at 1754 and arriving into boat of garten GBRF at 1837

1H89 journey here https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:C18979/2023-09-29/detailed

 

[BwniCymraeg]

Without wanting to be insensitive to those who have been taking to hospital as their wellbeing is of course the key point of concern here, but I have a ticket for Flying Scotsman for tomorrow and have an early train to catch to make it to Aviemore. Would it be reasonable of me to assume that Flying Scotsman will not be running?

 

[John Bishop]

Without wanting to be insensitive to those who have been taking to hospital as their wellbeing is of course the key point of concern here, but I have a ticket for Flying Scotsman for tomorrow and have an early train to catch to make it to Aviemore. Would it be reasonable of me to assume that Flying Scotsman will not be running?

I’d imagine there will be a full RAIB investigation prior to it operating again. Be very surprised if it’s operating tomorrow.

 

[Cowley]

Without wanting to be insensitive to those who have been taking to hospital as their wellbeing is of course the key point of concern here, but I have a ticket for Flying Scotsman for tomorrow and have an early train to catch to make it to Aviemore. Would it be reasonable of me to assume that Flying Scotsman will not be running?

That’s difficult for you. As @John Bishop said above, I’d be very surprised if it ran.

There’s clearly going to be an investigation into what’s happened as people have been injured and I’d have thought that the loco staying in situ would be what’s required at the moment while they get to the bottom of the causes.

 

[TheHSRailFan]

Without wanting to be insensitive to those who have been taking to hospital as their wellbeing is of course the key point of concern here, but I have a ticket for Flying Scotsman for tomorrow and have an early train to catch to make it to Aviemore. Would it be reasonable of me to assume that Flying Scotsman will not be running?

By the images I've seen, probably not.

It's best to ask the railway itself or watch out for updates on their Facebook!

Strathspey Steam Railway | Aviemore

Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore. 49,607 likes · 699 talking about this. Scotland's Heritage Railway in the Highlands

www.facebook.com

Due to the ongoing investigations, unfortunately we are not able to operate any trains on Saturday or Sunday. Thank you for your understanding.

 

[BwniCymraeg]

Thank you both, that was my suspicion but I (optimistically!) was searching for the possibility of it running.

 

[Samzino]

Oof doesn't sound good

 

[Cowley]

Thank you both, that was my suspicion but I (optimistically!) was searching for the possibility of it running.

Completely understandable. It’s not insensitive by the way as you’ve probably been looking forward to this for weeks and you’re just looking for some solid information before setting off.