Powys Train Crash: Investigators release initial findings
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its initial findings into the train crash in Powys. On Monday 21st October 2024, 1J25 18:31 Shrewsbury to…
Author: Michael Holden
I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
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