Investigation after passengers 'thrown from seats'

An investigation is under way after a train reportedly travelled 40mph over the permitted speed in Nottinghamshire, leading to passengers being "thrown" from their seats.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch said that on 4 May, the 12:09 Leeds to Nottingham service, operated by Northern, was involved in an "overspeeding" incident at Trowell North and South Junctions at about 13:47 BST.

It said the train's speed caused it to lurch sideways, which led to some passengers being "thrown from their seats" and others falling to the floor, resulting in a number of minor injuries.

A spokesperson for Northern said it was "sorry for any distress" caused to customers who were onboard at the time.

According to The Rail Accident Investigation Branch, the train reached speeds of 70mph (112km/h) on a route with a permitted speed of 30mph (48km/h).

The body confirmed the train did not derail during the incident.

It added it would seek to identify the sequence of events that led to the overspeeding and would publish its findings at the conclusion of its investigation.

A spokesperson for Northern said: "We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and are working closely with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) on the investigation.

"Safety is our top priority, and we have robust procedures in place to ensure the wellbeing of our customers and colleagues at all times."

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