“At around 18:05 hrs on 29 September 2023, the steam locomotive 'Flying Scotsman' collided with a set of stationary passenger coaches at Aviemore station”, said an RAIB statement, issued after the incident on the tracks in the Highlands of Scotland.
Was Flying Scotsman damaged?
Inspectors said some damage was caused but there was no derailment. At the time Excursion operators Belmond said a "shunting incident" occurred when Flying Scotsman was being coupled with the company's Royal Scotsman passenger carriages.
How did Flying Scotsman crash?
The world famous steam locomotive collided with a set of stationary passenger coaches at a speed of around 7mph (11 km/h).
Has the Flying Scotsman ever derailed?
What is the most catastrophic train derailment?
The 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami train wreck is the deadliest recorded train disaster in history, claiming the lives of at least 1,700 people. The incident was the result of a devastating tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, which caused severe destruction to railway infrastructure.
What was the worst train crash ever?
The 2004 Sri Lanka tsunami train wreck is the largest single rail disaster in world history by death toll, with 1,700 fatalities or more. It occurred when a crowded passenger train (No 50, Matara Express) was destroyed on a coastal railway in Sri Lanka by a tsunami that followed the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
Can you sleep on The Flying Scotsman?
There are a choice of cabins, all of which include their own en-suite. Twin Cabins and Double cabins are of a comparable size but with different sleeping arrangements. For larger parties travelling together, interconnecting cabins are available by request to open up multiple cabins to form a large lounge.