Derby train fire – in pictures
Commuters suffered road and rail pains yesterday (18 July) afternoon after a fire on a Cross Country train broke out just outside Derby, leaving roads closed and the rail timetable with severe delays.
Some 175 people were evacuated from a train traveling from Penzance to Glasgow at around 1pm.
A statement from British Transport Police said: “The fire happened under the main carriage on a Cross Country Trains service.
Picture courtesy of Matt Navarra @mattnavarra
“Police and the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and all the passengers were safely removed from the train. At this time, we do not believe there to be any reported injuries.
“Enquiries are being made to establish the cause of the fire, but at this time we do not believe this to be suspicious.”
Photo courtesy of @lucychrista1
A statement from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service said: “At 12.59 hours Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service received a call to attend a passenger train fire. The train was on rail lines at Alfreton Road, under the railway bridge in Alfreton.
“Firefighters from Kingsway, Duffield, Ascot Drive, and Staveley along with a crew from Castle Donnington attended the fire and worked with partners from police, ambulance, HART team and Network Rail to bring the incident to a safe and swift conclusion.
Photo courtesy of @lucychrista1
“175 passengers were safely evacuated from the train and have been transported back to Derby Railway Station via other transport.
“Alfreton Road, Alfreton, which had been closed whilst firefighters dealt with the incident is likely to reopen in the next half hour.
“A fire investigation will be undertaken in conjunction with Network Rail’s accident investigation team.”
Photo courtesy of @lucychrista1
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