HC Deb 21 June 1972 vol 839 cc137-8W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what were the circumstances in which the last coach of the Belfast-Londonderry train left the rails near Dunley, County Antrim, on Tuesday, 13th June; and if he will institute an investigation into this potentially serious accident and make a statement about the amount of damage done to the railway track.

Mr. Channon

The rear coach of the train which left Belfast at 8.10 a.m. on 13th June, 1972, was de-railed at 9.40 a.m. at Killogue in County Antrim between Dunloy and Ballymoney.

Sleepers and rails were damaged for about a quarter of a mile. No one was injured.

In accordance with standard procedure, Northern Ireland Railways are holding an internal inquiry before submitting a report to the Ministry of Development's Inspector of Railways. The Inspector will then decide whether a public inquiry or any further investigation is necessary.