UK Passenger Train Derails in Kent After Hitting Cows – Railways

Two carriages of a British passenger train travelling through the countryside in Kent were thrown off the track late Sunday after the train hit a herd of cows that had strayed onto the line, a UK railway authority said.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The accident happened between the villages of Wye and Chilham to a train that was going from Ashford to Canterbury.

A train has derailed near #Chilham after striking livestock. Passengers and staff are unharmed, no trains between Ramsgate/Ashford via CBW

— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) July 26, 2015

The local Itv news service quoted a Kent Fire and Rescue spokesman saying that two carriages had been derailed but were since put back in the upright position.

Trains | Following the incident near #Chilham this evening, there may possibly be alterations to tomorrows service. Please check for updates

— UK Travel watch (@uktravelwatch) July 26, 2015

Southeastern Trains warned there could be possible alternations to Monday’s schedule following the derailment.

RT Passengers and staff involved in the incident at #Chilham have now been safely evacuated from the train

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) July 26, 2015