The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has issued a Safety Digest today (Tuesday, May 6) following a major incident that took place on Thursday, 17 April 2025, at the 2ft gauge Gartell Light Railway in Somerset.
During a day when the railway wasn’t open to the public, a track maintenance train was on its way to a worksite carrying materials and staff.
Just before the train came to a complete stop at the worksite near Common Lane Level Crossing, a member of staff was attempting to get…