What caused the Selby rail crash?

What caused the Selby rail crash?

The crash, which has now gone down in history as the worst British rail disaster of the 21st Century, was caused when driver Gary Hart’s Land Drover came off a motorway bridge and landed on the train track below, at Great Heck, near Selby in North Yorkshire.

Why is there no platform 2 at West Croydon?

If you look back towards Waddon from the station, you can see where the railway line used to run, beneath the London Road bridge. So, that’s why there’s no platform 2 at West Croydon.

What line is South Croydon on?

Brighton Line
South Croydon railway station is in the London Borough of Croydon in south London, in Travelcard Zone 5. It is on the Brighton Line at its junction with the Oxted Line, 11 miles 21 chains (18.1 km) measured from London Bridge.

What happened to Gary Hart after Selby train crash?

At Leeds Crown Court Mr Justice Mackay sentenced Hart to five years in prison. He served 30 months behind bars before beginning a new life in Wales. Online memorial events will be broadcast from Great Heck and Newcastle this morning and organisers say people around the world are expected to join in.

What was the worst rail disaster in the UK?

Britain’s 5 worst rail crashes

• Quintinshill (1915) – 226 killed, 246 injured.
• Harrow and Wealdstone (1952) – 112 killed, 340 injured.
• Lewisham (1957) – 90 killed, 173 injured.
• Armagh (1889) – 80 killed, 260 injured.
• Tay Bridge (1879) – roughly 60 killed.

Is West Croydon still closed?

There are no reported disruptions at any .

What zone is Croydon in?

Zone 5
East Croydon is a railway station and tram stop in Croydon, Greater London, England, and is located in Travelcard Zone 5.

What county is South Croydon in?

Does South Croydon have barriers?

The only entrance to South Croydon station is on Blunt Road. Enter the ticket hall has a ticket counter and barriers to a walkway then subway, with stairs leading to the five covered platforms.