HC Deb 30 January 1969 vol 776 c376W
Mr. Allason

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will hold an inquiry into the diesel engine fire on the Nottingham-St. Pancras train at London Colney on 22nd January.

Mr. Marsh

No. It has been reported by the British Railways Board that a small fire occurred on the rear bogie of the locomotive, caused by an oil leak being ignited by sparks from the brake blocks. There was no danger to passengers and the first was quickly extinguished. The locomotive was not seriously damaged.

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