Faulty Anti-Skid System Blamed for Fatal Train Crash in Wales

Investigators reveal blocked sanding hoses prevented the system from functioning, leading to a deadly collision.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) confirmed that the automatic sanding system on one train was blocked, failing to prevent wheel slippage.
The crash occurred on October 21 near Llanbrynmair, Powys, when two Transport for Wales trains collided head-on.
David Tudor Evans, a 66-year-old passenger, died in the crash, while four others were seriously injured and 11 required hospital treatment.
The trains collided at speeds between 15mph and 24mph, with one train sliding 900 meters downhill due to the slippery tracks.
Investigations continue into the policies of Transport for Wales and Network Rail regarding rail adhesion and risk management during leaf fall season.