RAIB Report Released on Elizabeth Line Train Speeding Incident at Manor Park

Rail safety investigators have claimed an Elizabeth Line train was traveling at nearly twice the speed limit. It led to a jolt that caused some passengers to lose their balance. Moreover, one of the passengers fell after the service between Heathrow and Shenfield went past a signal near Manor Park at 45 miles per hour instead of the recommended 25 on 24 September 2024. 

RAIB also claimed that the driver ‘did not believe that this high speed was severe enough to report’ and still managed to notice an ‘incongruently placed, dirty and inconspicuous’ sign.

During the onsite investigation, Howard Smith said, "This was a rare occurrence. We apologize to customers who were on board.”

RAIB recommended improved refresher training for drivers on rarely used routes in an attempt to prevent knowledge fades, pointing out that an onboard staff member had reported the overspeed. 

The report claimed the sign should have been under the left directional arrow. ‘At the time of the incident, the sign was midway beneath the bridge, at a level that made vision difficult.’

"Mr. Smith attested that they had modified their policies as a result of this event."

Paddington Delays Due to Elizabeth Line Electrical Fault

Elizabeth Line is currently facing a disruption because of an issue with a power supply in London Paddington. All trains connecting London Paddington to Heathrow have not been operational since earlier today at 7 AM on January 28.

Great Western, Heathrow Express, and Elizabeth Line services might be affected as the engineers are currently working on the issue that caused this disruption. The problematic situation may result in the cancellation or modification of certain trains. However, the remaining trains from England will need to be delayed for up to 60 minutes due to the queued passengers. 

Even though London Rail is addressing the problem, passengers are recommended to avoid the affected routes for the time being.

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