Paul Corfield wrote:
On Sat, 4 Jun 2005 16:19:28 +0000 (UTC), "Brimstone"
wrote:

That was my first post. I too am hoping for word on what went wrong.
However, given that it was Boltar who started this thread in his
usual manner I'm not holding my breath.

I only have partial information and this is put here in good faith.
I'm not getting into a slanging match with *anyone* as to the rights
and wrongs as I would expect there to be a full investigation.

The points from the siding to the e/s platform failed at Marble Arch.
Trains were trapped to the west of the station. An attempt was made to
bring the track "back up" by taking a train in and out of the siding.
The passage of a train can often put the signals back into working
order.

The train movement made no difference. The points were then secured to
allow trains to run on the main line. There was a problem in doing
this properly and when the first train ran through the points were
damaged. When this happened it was evident that the two remaining
trains stuck between Lancaster Gate and Marble Arch would need to be
evacuated which was then done effectively. As per standard procedure
medical staff and an ambulance were in place to attend to the
evacuated passengers.

Metronet undertook temporary repairs to get the line running again.
Permanent repairs were made in engineering hours.

I think it is safe to say that there were mistakes made and that
lessons will be learnt. I would expect there to be a full
investigation and report into the incident. Such reports and actions
are tracked at Board Level - I should know as I've had some in the
past - and all progress on the actions is monitored by the HMRI.

I hope that is helpful to group members - including those who think we
are all a bunch of useless @@!@£@&!s

Thanks Paul. Fortunately the latter are in the minority and are well known.