Investigation is underway into Enfield Town buffer stop collision

AN INVESTIGATION is underway into a buffer stop collision which happened at Enfield town on the morning of October 12.

The incident saw the 07.45 from London Liverpool Street service, operated by London Overground Class 710 Electric Multiple Unit 710124, collide with the station buffers at the end of the platform, with the leading coach coming to rest on top of the buffers. No serious injuries were suffered among passengers on the train, although some were treated for minor injuries.

Following the incident, Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia, said at the time: “At approximately 8.20am, a train hit the buffer stops at Enfield Town at slow speed. The driver is being treated for shock and there are reports of a few minor injuries. Emergency services including the British Transport Police are on site and an investigation is underway.” The train was recovered overnight by engineers from Network Rail, Arriva Rail London and Alstom, with track repairs completed in time for the line to be reopened at 08.30 the following morning.

Both Transport for London and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are carrying out investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident.