HC Deb 31 March 1969 vol 781 c27W
82. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Transport how many freight trains were derailed in 1968; and what were the comparable figures in 1966, 1964 and 1962, respectively.

Mr. Carmichael

The provisional figure for freight train derailments in 1968 is 336. The comparable figures for 1966, 1964 and 1962 are 259, 208 and 175 respectively.

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