When A Freight Train Breaks Down... - Freight Chaos at Newbury

A freight train experienced a breakdown and was stranded for several hours near Newbury. The incident involved multiple locomotives, including classes 59 and 66, and occurred in the vicinity of locations such as Appleford, Banbury, Cranmore, Hungerford, London Victoria, Newbury Racecourse, and Oxford. Several headcodes were associated with the event, suggesting involvement from various freight operators. The footage captures the disruption caused by the breakdown, highlighting the challenges faced during the incident.

Fishplate has identified 9 locomotives in this video. We’ve also matched 7 headcodes and 4 operators . Create a free account to see where they appear, unlock timestamps and locations, and view the full breakdown.