The storm of 15/16 October 1987 and rail vehicle overturning (TM-AER-092)

Last updated on 26 April 2013 11:36
Early in the morning of 16 October 1987 a severe storm struck Southern England causing widespread destruction to trees and property and leading to the deaths of 17 people. Popularly denoted a 'hurricane', because gust wind speeds exceeded hurricane strength in some parts, the storm certainly produced gusts sufficient to...
Author(s): Johnson T
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1989
United Kingdom
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