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    Llangennech train fire and derailment

    RAIB Report into tanker train derailment and fire at Llangennech, Carmarthenshire

    RAIB has released its report into the derailment and fire involving a tanker train at Llangennech in Carmarthenshire on 26 August 2020.
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    Roger Smith 13 January, 2022
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    Agencies come together to commemorate the anniversary of the freight train derailment at Llangennech

    The village of Llangennech has had a plaque presented to mark the anniversary of a freight train derailment.
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    Cameron White 13 September, 2021
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    Llangennech Train derailment site

    Llangennech Train Derailment: ‘Total Disaster Averted’ as railway line in South Wales reopens

    The Heart of Wales line through Llangennech has reopened today for the first time since a freight train derailed six months ago.
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    Michael Holden 8 March, 2021
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    Stuck axle on freight train

    Llangennech Train Fire: Urgent Safety Advice released following major train fire

    The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released Urgent Safety Advice after a freight train derailed and set on fire near Llangennech in South Wale…
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    Michael Holden 6 November, 2020
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    Llangennech Train Fire: RAIB release initial report

    The RAIB has released their initial report into a freight train derailment and fire near Llangennech, South Wales.
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    Michael Holden 22 September, 2020
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    Network Rail are working with other agencies in Llangennech

    Llangennech Train Fire: Heart of Wales line will not fully reopen until 2021

    Damaged caused by a freight train derailment and fire means that the Heart of Wales line will not fully reopen until 2021, whilst flood damage work co…
    michael
    Michael Holden 16 September, 2020
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    Derailed tank wagons at Llangennech

    Llangennech Train Fire: Police confirm no criminal activity took place in South Wales train derailment

    The RAIB has confirmed that they are investigating the train fire and derailment near Llangennech, in Carmarthenshire.
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    Michael Holden 1 September, 2020
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    Llanelli Train Fire: Helicopter footage released

    Helicopter footage has been released by ITV News showing the freight train that set on fire and derailed last night.
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    Michael Holden 27 August, 2020
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    Llanelli train fire

    Llanelli Train Fire: Major incident declared as freight train bursts into flames

    A freight train caught fire last night, marking a huge emergency response to Llangennech, near Llanelli in South Wales. The fire was reported at 11:20…

    michael
    Michael Holden 27 August, 2020
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