Blea Moor Tunnel in the Yorkshire Dales will be fitted with ice prevention covers to prevent an event similar to 2010 derailment when a train riding at 70mph hit a huge block of ice. Although regular checks were introduced after the event, experts are worried about "ice chandeliers" forming in winter.
Problem is; when this tunnel was built in late 19th century, it was built with 3 shafts. Rain is said to leak into the tunnel from these shafts and help form ice on the track as well as on the ceiling of the tunnel. In the case of 2010 accident, the ice formed on the tracks was big enough to derail a speeding train.
Finally some preventive measures will be taken.
cover tunnel photo by: Matt Brown from London, England / CC BY
Copyright 2019-2024 TunnelContact.com
http://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/action-to-avert-repeat-of-tunnel-incident-on-settle-to-carlisle-line/
Action to avert repeat of tunnel incident on Dales line
www.richmondshiretoday.co.ukRailway bosses have announced plans to install safety measures in the longest tunnel on one of the North’s most beloved railway lines to avoid a repeat of a terrifying derailment in which a 70mph passenger [...]