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Signals to Danger is a podcast that tells the stories of the darkest days of the UK rail network. Join us as we find out what happened, why it went wrong, and how we stop it from happening again.

The story of disaster

Each episode tells the detailed tale of the day of the accident, the who, where and how of each accident

The fingertip search

We tell the tale of how investigators descend on the scene, what they found and how they found it.

A new way forward

The disasters of the past improve the safety of the future, we close each episode by explaining how

Latest episodes

December 20, 2021 by Dan

Episode Notes

Season 2 – Ep. 3 – Clayton Tunnel

On a peaceful Sunday morning in 1861, an everyday journey…

December 9, 2021 by Dan

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Season 2 – Ep. 2 – Glanrhyd Bridge

On a dreary October morning after heavy rainfall and widespread…

November 27, 2021 by Dan

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Season 2 – Ep. 1 – Quintinshill

Season Two kicks off with the story of Quintinshill. At…

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A rail themed podcast exploring the worst and most significant disasters on the UK rail network. Secret alter ego of (produced by) @danielfoxrail

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Roundel Round We Go @RoundelRoundPod·

13 Jan

Really enjoying the latest episode of @SignalstoDanger and excited to premier our collaboration on our Harrow & Wealdstone episode next week (though am now very hungry after Dan’s description of the WCML as a “falafel”)! 😂

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Signals to Danger – The UK rail disaster podcast @SignalstoDanger·

12 Jan

That’s right signals fans! If you haven’t listened to the excellent @RoundelRoundPod then I would suggest you get in there now and catch up with it. They’ve even been kind enough to let me invade a bit of their next episode when they cover Harrow and Wealdstone!

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Why is Paul so engrossed in listening to his headphones that he forgot to take off his coat? It’s because he’s listening to @SignalstoDanger, who were so pleased we’re collaborating with on our next episode. Don’t miss it!

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Signals to Danger – The UK rail disaster podcast @SignalstoDanger·

11 Jan

And it’s a good one! Also, if you listen to it you might find the answer to my cryptic intro in this weeks episode…

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Looking for something to listen while you work or on your commute this afternoon? We’ve got a new episode out now! https://twitter.com/RoundelRoundPod/status/1480830262657359873

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Signals to Danger – The UK rail disaster podcast @SignalstoDanger·

10 Jan

This week’s episode of Signals to Danger sees us visit the Staffordshire countryside in 1986. Two passenger trains collide at Colwich Junction as one train crosses over in front of another. Join us to hear the reasons why. As ever, available wherever you get your podcasts!

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Signals to Danger – The UK rail disaster podcast @SignalstoDanger·

9 Jan

Hey all, livestream for the recording of the next episode will be tomorrow at 8PM UK time. Link to follow through Patreon, details below if you’re interested! http://Patreon.com/signalstodanger

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Signals to Danger

The UK's rail network is one of the safest in the world, but this is a reputation that has been hard-won through a dark history of death and destruction. Each of these accidents has helped to prevent another in the future.
Signals to Danger is a series of Podcasts exploring and explaining the worst disasters on the UK rail network. Using reports, inquiries, news articles, and first-hand accounts, we will dive deep into these accidents and understand what went wrong, who was affected and how each incident went on to change the railway going forwards.