Severn Tunnel rail accident
The Severn Tunnel rail accident occurred in the tunnel on 7 December 1991. The 08:30 London Paddington to Cardiff Central HST was stopped at a signal guarding the entrance to the Severn Tunnel. On telephoning the signalman according to Rule 55, the driver was advised of a signal failure and given permission to proceed slowly at caution. Three miles into the tunnel, the train was struck from behind by a Class 155 Super-Sprinter travelling from Portsmouth to Cardiff. 185 passengers were injured, including five seriously, but none fatally.
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Severn Tunnel rail accident
The Severn Tunnel rail accident occurred in the tunnel on 7 December 1991. The 08:30 London Paddington to Cardiff Central HST was stopped at a signal guarding the entrance to the Severn Tunnel. On telephoning the signalman according to Rule 55, the driver was advised of a signal failure and given permission to proceed slowly at caution. Three miles into the tunnel, the train was struck from behind by a Class 155 Super-Sprinter travelling from Portsmouth to Cardiff. 185 passengers were injured, including five seriously, but none fatally.
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The Severn Tunnel rail acciden ...... g the signal for the Sprinter.
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セヴァーントンネル鉄道事故（セヴァーントンネルてつどうじこ、 ...... ァーントンネル（非電化、複線）で発生した列車衝突事故である。
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698,342,484
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Track circuit failure or driver error
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1991-12-07
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Severn Tunnel, between English and Welsh borders
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Severn Tunnel rail crash
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The Severn Tunnel rail acciden ...... e seriously, but none fatally.
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セヴァーントンネル鉄道事故（セヴァーントンネルてつどうじこ、 ...... ァーントンネル（非電化、複線）で発生した列車衝突事故である。
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Severn Tunnel rail accident
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セヴァーントンネル鉄道事故
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