| 1947 Doncaster rail crash | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 9 August 1947 |
| Location | Doncaster railway station 156 mi (251 km) N from London |
| Country | England |
| Line | East Coast Main Line |
| Operator | London & North Eastern Railway |
| Cause | Signalman's error |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Passengers | 1,400 (estimated)[1] |
| Deaths | 18 |
| Injured | 188 |
| List of UK rail accidents by year | |
The 1947 Doncaster rail crash was a fatal rail incident that occurred just south of Doncaster station at Bridge Junction. A train was signalled onto an occupied line and the ensuing collision resulted in 18 deaths and 188 injuries. Both trains and signalling were operated by the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER).