Staffordshire railway releases statement after train derailment The Churnet Valley Railway has released a statement after a train derailed this morning. The incident happened at around 09:40 this morning (18th April 2026) and involved a non-passenger carrying train at Cheddleton station. Thankfully, no injuries were sustained during the incident. The Churnet Valley Railway are working with the…

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Churnet Valley Railway, Cheddleton, Staffordshire. 37424. English Electric/Vulcan Foundry works no. 3539/D968, 1965. New as D6979 to 86A (Cardiff Canton). Transrail freight livery. Photo: 28.06.2008. #Cheddleton #Staffordshire #Class37 #railway #locomotive #EnglishElectric

Churnet Valley Railway, Cheddleton, Staffordshire. D2334. Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns/Drewry Car Co. Ltd works no. 8193/2715, 1957. New to 52B (Heaton), withdrawn 07/1968. Ex. National Coal Board, Maltby Main; Thurcroft & Meadowhall. Photo: 28.06.2008. #Class04 #shunter #Cheddleton #Staffordshire