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Signals to Danger
Hosted by Daniel Fox · EN
The UK's rail network is one of the safest in the world, but this is a reputation that has been hard-won through a dark history of death and destruction. Each of these accidents has helped to prevent another in the future. Signals to Danger is a series of Podcasts exploring and explaining the worst disasters on the UK rail network. Using reports, inquiries, news articles and first hand accounts, we will dive deep into these accidents and understand what went wrong, who was effected and how each incident went on to change the railway going forwards.
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Rail Safety Review 4th July 2026
2w ago00:50:31Tap to summarizeA return to the world of Rail Safety Reviews!The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has recently published both a new Summary of Learning on overspeeding and its Annual Report for 2025. In this episode we take a step back from individual accidents to explore what these documents reveal about the wider picture of railway safety.We'll look at the common themes behind recent overspeeding incidents, why they continue to occur despite an increasingly safe railway, and what lessons the industry is drawing from them. We'll also take a tour through the RAIB's annual review, reflecting on the key safety themes of 2025 and the challenges that continue to shape Britain's railways.Link to the Summary of LearningLink to 2025 Annual ReportOPENING CREDITSMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Flash Briefing - Elstow 2026
3w ago00:17:19Tap to summarizeWhat caused two passenger trains to collide on one of Britain's busiest main lines? After a break from the podcast, we return to discuss last weeks collision at Elstow. With the first RAIB findings now published, we break down the known facts, the safety systems involved, and the key questions that remain unanswered.OPENING CREDITSMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideoCredits:Music track: Breaking News by WalenSource: https://freetouse.com/musicVlog Music for Videos (Free Download) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Flash Briefing - Reutlingen Derailment
Jul 2700:05:54Tap to summarizeA quick update on a serious derailment in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on 27th July 2025. Regional Express 55 left the tracks after heavy storms, with early signs pointing to a landslip. At least three people have died and many more are injured. We break down what’s known so far and draw early comparisons to past incidents like Carmont in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rail Safety Review - 14th July 2024
Jul 13, 202500:29:32Tap to summarizeWelcome to another Rail Safety Review, and yes, despite the joys of a strep throat and a voice that sounds like it's been dragged through ballast, Dan is back to talk trains.This week we’re diving into the chaos that’s been brewing recently on the West Coast Main Line—a derailment near Bletchley, a buffer bump at Euston, trees taking down wires, freight trains giving up the ghost, and more disruption than you can shake a track circuit at. Safe to say, it’s not been a great run up North.We also get an inside look at the new branding for Signals to Danger, as Dan shares the story behind the podcast’s visual overhaul, why now was the right time for a refresh, and what remains unchanged at the heart of the show.🎧 Hit play, and mind the buffers.Credits and IdentsMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Vide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eltham Well Hall - 1972
Jul 6, 202501:02:00Tap to summarizeIn June 1972, a day of leisure for railway workers and their families ended in tragedy on the curve at Eltham Well Hall. This episode examines the circumstances surrounding one of the UK's most avoidable rail accidents — a derailment caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol. This week we’re covering how a single catastrophic decision led to the loss of five lives and injury to over a hundred more.OPENING CREDITSMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideoMusic track: Research Station by Project ExSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for VideoMusic track: Lineage by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Background MusicMusic track: Emotional Moments by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideosMusic track: Spheres by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background MusicMusic track: Arrival by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background MusicEND CREDITSMusic track: Saved by Brothers by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rail Safety Review 30th June 2025
Jun 29, 202500:41:51Tap to summarizeIn this Rail Safety Review, we dive into the RAIB’s 2024 Annual Report, exploring six key safety themes from the past year—from track worker and platform safety to vegetation management and asset integrity. We also take a closer look at the concept of Human Factors and how they influence modern accident investigations, including incident and human performance factors. Even without new RAIB reports, there’s still plenty to discuss in the world of rail safety.Credits and IdentsMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Purley - 1989
Jun 22, 202500:58:18Tap to summarizeOn this weeks episode of Signals to Danger we head back to 1989 and the South London suburb of Purley. After a signal is passed at danger one train collides into the rear of another that has just the station, with carriages tumbling down an embankment into the back gardens of local residents. Join us to hear what happened and what investigators found when they descended on the scene.Merch - bit.ly/48dDNG5Patreon- bit.ly/45XAIZeOPENING CREDITSMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideoMusic track: Spheres by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background MusicMusic track: Lineage by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Background MusicMusic track: Research Station by Project ExSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for VideoEND CREDITSMusic track: Saved by Brothers by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rail Safety Review - 16th June 2025
Jun 15, 202500:32:19Tap to summarizeJoin us for the first Rail Safety Review of this new run of Signals to Danger, where we take a look at the current coming and goings in railway safety. This time out we talk a little about the train vs tractor at Nordan Farm, the interim report into Talerddig and then sweep through what the RAIB is currently looking at. It's good to be back. OPENING CREDITSMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Flash Briefing - South Wales Overspeeding in Blanket Speed Restrictions
Jun 11, 202500:13:12Tap to summarizeOn the 10th of June the RAIB released a Safety Digest into overspeeding within Blanket Speed Restrictions in Wales on the 27th January this year. Join us on our first ever Flash Briefing, as we go ahead and take a swift look at the content of the digest!Credits:Music track: Breaking News by WalenSource: https://freetouse.com/musicVlog Music for Videos (Free Download) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Salisbury Tunnel Junction - 2021
Jun 8, 202501:02:30Tap to summarizeIn October of 2021, two passenger trains collided with each other as they ran into a tunnel just outside of Salisbury. This episode tells the story of what took place, and how investigators got to the bottom of how this accident happened. Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/SignalstoDangerMusic CreditsMusic track: Epic Motivation by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideoMusic track: Arrival by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicBackground Music for Video (Free)Music track: Tension Rising by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicCopyright Free Music for VideoMusic track: Spheres by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicRoyalty Free Background MusicMusic track: Lineage by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicNo Copyright Background MusicMusic track: Emotional Moments by AlegendSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for VideosMusic track: Saved by Brothers by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree Background Music for Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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