Derailment of class 142 DMU at Harrington 14 November 1996 (RR-TRS-96-129)

On 14th November 1996 train 2C33, formed by a Class 142 DMU, became derailed whilst passing over Harrington Viaduct. To assist in determining the cause of the derailment BR Research Limited's Derailment Investigation Team was requested to undertake an impartial investigation This report details the evidence gathered by Messrs...