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Old 1st November 2016, 19:48
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CrossCountry train 'splits in two' near Bristol Temple Meads

A train carrying more than 200 passengers "split in two" shortly after departing from a station, it has emerged.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-37839189

The CrossCountry service was leaving Bristol Temple Meads when the front car separated from the rest of the carriages, the operator said.

It reportedly came to rest 14ft (4m) away.

A CrossCountry spokesman said 209 people were taken off the train, which was moved back into the station.

He said Monday's 13:30 service to Glasgow was travelling at "low speed" and the "onboard safety systems stopped the train immediately".

"At this stage there is nothing to suggest a similar problem is likely to occur on any other train of this type," he said.

An investigation has been launched.
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