Statement - Train derailment on the Glasgow to Oban line, near
the Falls of Cruachan
7 June 2010
At the request of the police, two officers from the Scottish
Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) attended the scene of the
train derailment on the Glasgow to Oban line, near the Falls of
Cruachan, in the early hours of this morning (Monday, 7 June). The
officers provided help and advice on environmental matters to the
police and other partner agencies involved in the incident.
Jim Frame, Unit Manager of SEPA's West Highland & Argyll
team, said:
"We understand that the two carriages of the train, which are
engine carriages, can each carry about 1600 litres of diesel.
Until the incident site is declared safe, we cannot confirm whether
any diesel has been lost or spilled from the derailed
carriage. However, oil retention equipment has already been
made available on site and can be deployed in Loch Awe and on the
minor tributaries below the carriage to contain any
spillages. A fish farm close to the incident location on Loch
Awe has been advised and SEPA officers will continue to liaise with
the police and partner agencies throughout the incident."
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