Summary
In January 1995, heavy rain caused a landslide on the Ais Gill line between Carlisle and Leeds. A train ran into the obstruction and was derailed.
Because of the remote location of the accident, controllers at Carlisle were powerless to radio to another train travelling in the opposite direction and 10 minutes later it crashed into the first train.See the full content of this document
Extract
Rail Masts Are Needed to Prevent Tragedies
Unfortunately, the guard was killed in the collision.
It is to prevent such tragedies as this that a network of masts is to be installed. Trains are normally controlled by the lineside signals, so radio traffic on the mast system would be minimal. Messages would probably only be transmitted in emergency situations, when people's lives were in danger.DENNIS GRIEVE, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northum...See the full content of this document
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