A 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.
2025-07-27 20:45:05 +0000 UTC View PostWelcome 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, ...
2025-07-13 20:33:01 +0000 UTC View PostAd-free Patreon Early Drop
In 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...
2025-07-05 22:02:31 +0000 UTC View PostAd-Free and 3 days early exclusively for paid Patreon members, in 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...
2025-06-27 21:00:37 +0000 UTC View PostOn 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.
Merc...
2025-06-22 10:00:37 +0000 UTC View PostHey Signallers, just to let you know I'd planned on recording tonight and getting you Mondays episode a full day early, but Had a bit of a funny turn so ended up getting served tea and toast by Mrs Signals.
Don't worry too much though, feeling much better now, and I'll be recording tomorrow morning so you'll likely have your ad-free version by Lunchtime!
Have a good evening all,
Pateon ad-free (and slightly early)
Join 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.
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2025-06-14 20:59:27 +0000 UTC View PostOn 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!
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Music track: Breaking News by Walen
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2025-06-11 19:53:46 +0000 UTC View PostPATREON EARLY ACCESS
In 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/SignalstoDang...
2025-06-07 22:59:49 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode, we unpick the remaining safety digests and investigations from the summer. Very busy with lots going on so enjoy!
2024-09-29 21:29:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Ad-free and to patrons first. Thank you for your patience, and this is the way I want to do things going forwards.
This will drop this evening on all other platforms.
2024-09-06 11:38:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Join us for a belated bumper roundup episode, covering several news stories and five new safety digests and reports, including the Clapham tube evacuation.
2024-05-13 21:30:44 +0000 UTC View Post
On this week's RAIB Roundup we take a look at some recent incidents the RAIB is taking notice of, the recent spate of derailments of passenger trains, and we chat a little about Central Door Locking on heritage stock.
2024-03-25 00:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
This week on Signals to Danger we’re covering the 1968 Hixon accident where an express collided with a 120 tonne transformer at a level crossing in Staffordshire
2024-02-29 22:38:55 +0000 UTC View PostThis week we look at new digests on the way, two new investigations, and the completed Yarnton report, as well as hear about why I make the podcast!
2024-02-06 22:43:50 +0000 UTC View PostThis week on Signals to Danger we’re looking at a 2011 incident at James St station in Liverpool, where decisions taken in seconds cost a young girl her life, listener caution advised on this one
2024-01-19 22:37:44 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone, Ladbroke Grove Part III is here, I'm going to look at the RSS feeds shortly, but for tonight, here's a straight link for you :)
2023-12-13 23:03:41 +0000 UTC View PostHere you go, part two of Ladbroke Grove without ads!
2023-12-12 22:50:37 +0000 UTC View PostFrom now on, my intention is to get episodes out to you, as patrons, ad-free, via Patreon. I'm starting out by uploading parts one and two of Ladbroke Grove in advance of Part three launching (which will hopefully be late tomorrow evening, I just have the closeout of the trilogy to write now, and selecting the music before recording!)
2023-12-12 22:48:41 +0000 UTC View PostHey Signallers!
For those of you who follow me on social media you'll see that I'm going to be delaying the final part of Ladbroke Grove for a few days, at least until after the weekend. I've said on social that this is due to real life commitments, but I want to be a bit more candid with you supporters.
I've got a job interview on Monday to move into a different role within my TO...
Hello again,
Don't forget every patron can access tonights livestream, so if you want to come along and watch the link is https://youtu.be/zTH3OETqMOI
See you in 15!
2022-02-27 19:45:45 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone, I'm finally ready to record another episode, and I know it's been far too long, I'll give you a quick run down on the livestream but a few things have changed over here at Signals Towers!
In other news, as an apology for the delay producing, ALL patrons will be able to access the stream on Sunday evening at 8pm, and for you LS tier supporters, I'll be holding a Microsoft Tea...
2022-02-25 23:13:48 +0000 UTC View Post
So sorry guys! I was sure I had shared this with you already, but please find the last recording session.
Warning, there is a little minor swear in this one!
https://youtu.be/9yqMsbF68Kk if you want to watch it on Youtube.
2022-02-01 22:15:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Recording tonight guys so watch this space!
2022-01-23 15:35:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello all, heres a link to the recording for the colwich livestream, including some horrific technical difficulties half way through!
2022-01-11 16:23:21 +0000 UTC View PostHello all, survived our first ever kids birthday party today. Bouncy castle and everything!
Next livestream is going to be tomorrow night at 8pm! Colwich Junction for those who are wondering!
As promised, as a Christmas treat this evening I will be livestreaming my recording of the Charles Dickens classic "The Signalman". This stream is free to all, no subscription needed so, if you're interested... 8PM tonight on this link!
https://youtu.be/DC59U1ex02E via @YouTube
2021-12-23 10:46:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys, here's the link if you want to watch the recording session for the Clayton Tunnel episode.
2021-12-19 23:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone, I hope those of you who got on the stream enjoyed it, for Livestream Tier members if you missed it you can watch playback in the post I sent before 8pm. For everybody else, I'll be sharing a link for you all to enjoy it at midnight!
2021-12-19 21:18:20 +0000 UTC View PostHey all just to let you know that the episode 3 livestream will be starting at 8pm Sunday.
I'll share the link on Sunday evening, see you there!
2021-12-15 21:14:15 +0000 UTC View Post