Overview

• The October 21, 2024, collision on the Cambrian Line killed one passenger, David Tudor Evans, and injured 22 others, four seriously.
• The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) interim report highlights that safety checks on the braking system were not performed due to restricted access while the train was parked next to a platform.
• Four faults were identified in the automatic sanding system, including blocked sand hoses, misaligned plates, and two electrical defects, which undermined braking performance.
• Adverse weather conditions, including three days of rain and leaf fall from Storm Ashley, exacerbated railhead contamination and reduced wheel adhesion.
• The investigation remains ongoing, with a full report expected later in 2025 to provide comprehensive safety recommendations.