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Old 23rd April 2021, 08:32
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Exclamation Train on fire

A train has caught fire at Dunton Green (near Sevenoaks) this morning resulting in the closure of the line. From the photos it looks to me like a Network Rail vehicle (tamper or similar).

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mir...e-23966727.amp

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Old 23rd April 2021, 11:20
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Updates from KentLive:

Fire is out (approx. 8am)
Network Rail have confirmed it is a Tamper
Tamper was still to be moved
The line still needs to be inspected & assessed for damage

https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-...pdates-5332066

BBC is now reporting that the train (tamper) is in the process of being moved to Tonbridge.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-56856731

No injuries reported.

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Old 23rd April 2021, 13:15
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Thanks for that Tony.

That does look quite hot and orangey.

I wonder if one of its dangly tools touched the CRE (third rail)?

We'll find out in time, no doubt.

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