CrossCountry train bound for Glasgow splits in two
A train carrying more than 200 passengers split in two, operator CrossCountry said.
A train carrying more than 200 passengers split in two, operator CrossCountry said.
There was reportedly a 14ft gap between the leading powercar and the rest of the train following the incident near Bristol.
A spokesman for CrossCountry said: "The 1.30pm CrossCountry departure from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow on Monday October 31 came to a stand shortly after leaving the station after the leading powercar became separated from the rest of the train.
"The incident happened at low speed and the onboard safety systems stopped the train immediately. All 209 customers onboard were safely taken off the train and able to continue their journeys after it was moved back into the station.
"An investigation is currently ongoing into the cause of the incident, although at this stage there is nothing to suggest a similar problem is likely to occur on any other train of this type."