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UK: delays after train strikes photographer's step ladder

Posted: 19 Aug 2010, 07:48
by John Ashworth
Monday, 16 August 2010

Darwin Award - A step too far

This from York Control...


ECML late running after 1D73 struck photographers step ladder

Delays on Down ECML after 1D73 reported striking something at Westborough UWC.

Driver opines a person, probably waiting to photograph Tornado, has strayed onto the line.

Drivers’ examination has revealed some superficial damage to his unit believed caused by a step ladder.

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