Staffordshire Railway Issues Statement Following Train Derailment
The Churnet Valley Railway issued a statement after a derailment at Cheddleton station. The incident occurred at about 09:40 on 18 April 2026.
Incident and immediate response
The affected movement was empty coaching stock departing Cheddleton. No injuries were reported or sustained.
A CVR response team was sent immediately. Recovery teams are working to rerail and remove a locomotive and a coach.
Investigations and cooperation
The railway says it is cooperating with the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and the Office of Rail and Road. Both bodies are involved in the response and investigation.
The locomotive is new to the railway’s fleet and had undergone extensive testing. CVR declined to speculate on the cause while investigations continue.
Service disruption and timetable
All services were suspended after the derailment. This suspension will remain in place through Saturday and into Sunday.
CVR expects to resume a full service on 22 April. That return is conditional on completion of recovery work and safety checks.
Key facts at a glance
- Date and time: about 09:40, 18 April 2026.
- Location: Cheddleton station.
- Train type: non-passenger, empty coaching stock.
- Injuries: none reported.
- Agencies involved: RAIB and ORR.
- Recovery: rerailing and removal of locomotive and coach underway.
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