Lille - Brussels TGV in level crossing collision

Mark A

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Lille - Brussels TGV in level crossing collision

« on: August 27, 2024, 18:13:41 »

Tractor trailer detaches on level crossing and is hit by the train.

At least two injuries among the TGV^▸ passengers, unfortunately.

Mark

https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2024/08/27/see-how-the-eurostar-ploughs-into-a-trailer-stuck-on-a-level-cro/


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stuving

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Re: Lille - Brussels TGV in level crossing collision

« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2024, 18:41:53 »

A few added facts:
This crossing is in Belgium, on line 94, so Infrabel is responsible for it.
The main LGV^▸ has been closed for some kind of work, so all Lille-Brussels high-speed trains had to use line 94.
Four TGVs^▸ and four Eorostar trains were cancelled; three Eurostar trains went via Mons instead.
Line 94 was closed from the accident (before 0800) until 1600 and is now full open (but will close tonight for permanent repair work).
The closure of the LGV for a major rebuild - it's now 27 years old - is 12-30 August for this section (as announced in February). The diversion via Mons was already being used by Paris-Brussels TGVs.


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Chris from Nailsea

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Justice for Cerys Piper and Theo Griffiths please!

Re: Lille - Brussels TGV in level crossing collision

« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2024, 21:41:54 »

Thank you, again, for your detailed post, stuving - this Coffee Shop forum's very own 'European correspondent'. Your input is much appreciated.

CfN.


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