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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

Elizabeth line train speeding 20mph over limit due to 'dirty' sign left passengers shaken

The Elizabeth line train was travelling at 45mph, which is 20mph faster than the maximum speed - (Getty Images)

A speeding Elizabeth line train caused passengers to “lose their footing” after the driver “became confused” about the rerouted train’s location, a report has revealed.

According to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), the train was travelling at 45mph (72km/h), 20mph faster than the maximum speed for the junction, after being diverted because of a track circuit failure on 24 September 2024.

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