The only details I have of this incident are that there were no fatalities. I will continue to research this and any information found
will be posted onto the site as and when I receive it.
If you have any information to offer please On the 10th February 1946 the 2132 slow train from Hatfield to Kings Cross became derailed by changing
points after approaching Potters Bar too fast. This was hit by the 2145 express from Kings Cross to Edinborough travelling
at about 45mph. This train also became derailed. Debris was scattered across the railway line and the 1700 up express from Bradford hit the wreckage and overturned.
Two serviceman returning from weekend leave were killedand ten other people were injured as a result of all three
crashes.
The crash was blamed on 'Driver Error'
10 May 2002 - Kings Cross to Kings Lynn
On the 10th May 2002 the WAGN 1245 London to Kings Lynn express train became derailed just south
of Potters Bar Railway Station. One carrage mounted the platforms and came to rest after becoming lodged under the platform
roofs. The crash resulted in 7 fatalities and over 70 injured. Six passengers were killed and a local Potters Bar resident
who was walking under the bridge on Darkes Lane was killed by falling debris as the train hurtled towards the station.
Railway contractors Jarvis were blamed by most for the crash, for failure to maintain the track.
Further topics on the Great Northern Railway
Potters Bar & South Mimms Railway Station
Rail Crashes
