Low speed derailment at Paignton - 16 January 2026

[Sporty60]

A Paddington bound train has derailed approaching Paignton station from Goodrington sidings.
Local trains were terminating at Newton Abbot.

 

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Local trains terminating at Newton Abbot.

5A87 has come off at Goodrington (Paignton) 802105

Pictures below show derailed bogie and that where the sleepers have deteriorated and track has separated apart

 

[800001]

5A87 has come off at Goodrington (Paignton) 802105

Track doesn't looking good condition.

 

[NSEWonderer]

802105 working 5A87 has derailed coming out of Goodrington Sidings as it approached Paignton Station. The 5th bogie set at the front of the 3rd coach has come off the rails.
16th January 2026
Spotted Paignton

 

[Essexman]

Most of the local trains seem to be running through to Paignton now.

 

[VP185]

Most of the local trains seem to be running through to Paignton now.

Disconnected the track circuits occupied by the derailed train.

Only allowed upto 4-car trains into Paignton.

 

[Deepgreen]

I find it odd/baffling how NR's inspection regime misses this sort of track deterioration - it doesn't just happen overnight, but over years.

 

[merry]

Oh, i suspect this wasn't "missed", it was likely deliberately "deprioritised" as a cost saving: sidings and shunt routes don't get seem to get much maintenance unless unavoidable. Speeds are low, no passengers involved (except the disruption), only shunt moves & not even freight involved, so where is the priority? Oh yes, disrupting operations. That will be seen as an acceptable risk when budgets are stretched.

 

[Olivine]

Oh, i suspect this wasn't "missed", it was likely deliberately "deprioritised" as a cost saving: sidings and shunt routes don't get seem to get much maintenance unless unavoidable. Speeds are low, no passengers involved (except the disruption), only shunt moves & not even freight involved, so where is the priority? Oh yes, disrupting operations. That will be seen as an acceptable risk when budgets are stretched.

And dare I say the outcome sort of justifies that risk management. Yes it’s a derailed 800, oh well. No injuries, it needs to be rerailed, costs will come out of other budgets for that along with the urgent and full fix!

 

[mcmad]

Have I missed the RAIB report explaining the cause?

 

[800001]

Have I missed the RAIB report explaining the cause?

They would not have one out this soon, it literally happened yesterday!

 

[tumbledown]

They would not have one out this soon, it literally happened yesterday!

Sarcasm alert?

 

[Russel]

Have I missed the RAIB report explaining the cause?

It's a minor derailment in a siding, I'm not sure there is any harm in discussing it and it's possible causes?

 

[yorkie]

Sarcasm alert?

In spoken form, tone of voice and/or body language would give it away; given the forum is text and image based, we ask that the "" icon is used to denote any comment that isn't to be taken seriously.

 

[800001]

Sarcasm alert?

No? The incident happened literally the day before , why would a report be issued already.
Are you the one being sarcastic? Reports take time, investigations etc! Get real!

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In spoken form, tone of voice and/or body language would give it away; given the forum is text and image based, we ask that the "" icon is used to denote any comment that isn't to be taken seriously.

I am being serious in my reply! Why would a RAIB report (if one was going to be produced) be published less than 24 hours after a derailment.

I think the person replying 'sarcasm' is the one being wrong in there reply!

Investigations take time, certainly more than 24 hours since an incident.

 

[YorkshireBear]

No? The incident happened literally the day before , why would a report be issued already.
Are you the one being sarcastic? Reports take time, investigations etc! Get real!

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I am being serious in my reply! Why would a RAIB report (if one was going to be produced) be published less than 24 hours after a derailment.

I think the person replying 'sarcasm' is the one being wrong in there reply!

Investigations take time, certainly more than 24 hours since an incident.

People started to blame the track, so someone asked if the RAIB report was already released.

I.e. people taking matter of fact about NR not picking up the track defect when nothing official has been released. The RAIB report comment was sarcastic on that basis.

 

[skyhigh]

I am being serious in my reply!

You're being serious in reply to a sarcastic question.

 

[Belperpete]

Oh, i suspect this wasn't "missed", it was likely deliberately "deprioritised" as a cost saving: sidings and shunt routes don't get seem to get much maintenance unless unavoidable. Speeds are low, no passengers involved (except the disruption), only shunt moves & not even freight involved, so where is the priority? Oh yes, disrupting operations. That will be seen as an acceptable risk when budgets are stretched.

Except that the derailed train could have ended up foul of the adjacent passenger running line. I understand that the ORR take such incidents more seriously than derailments solely within sidings.

 

[74A]

Except that the derailed train could have ended up foul of the adjacent passenger running line. I understand that the ORR take such incidents more seriously than derailments solely within sidings.

I don't believe there was any adjacent passenger running lines. Its after the station where longer train shunt to run back. In service passenger trains don't go there

 

[4COR]

I don't believe there was any adjacent passenger running lines. Its after the station where longer train shunt to run back. In service passenger trains don't go there

The Dartmouth Steam Railway does run on the adjacent line if I recall correctly, though there are often no services as this time of year.

 

[father_jack]

Except that the derailed train could have ended up foul of the adjacent passenger running line. I understand that the ORR take such incidents more seriously than derailments solely within sidings.

From a trustworthy source- RAIB have stated their attendance is not necessary.

 

[FGW_DID]

[sarcasm] IET rubbish! An HST wouldn't have derailed. [/sarcasm]

 

[PudseyBearHST]

The member obviously meant the RFIB report aka Rail Forum Investigation Bureau Plenty of speculation and a reminder of how everything was better 30 years ago. If this was BR, there would be a loco and a rake of coaches that would be ready on standby for just sort of event

 

[Belperpete]

The Dartmouth Steam Railway does run on the adjacent line if I recall correctly, though there are often no services as this time of year.

That there are no services at this time of year is irrelevant, it is purely fortuitous that the derailment happened now. It could well have happened at a time when there was a DSR passenger train passing on the adjacent line.

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From a trustworthy source- RAIB have stated their attendance is not necessary.

RAIB don't attend all incidents, particularly those where the cause is obvious and requires no investigation.

 

[david1212]

Link to a video on Youtube ( not mine )

https://www.youtube.com/live/myFqxt-z-dg

I wondered if the train was actually across Sands Road level crossing. From the video is had stopped before reaching the crossing but this is closed, which is unfortunate timing as roadworks with traffic light control nearby.
Not shown in progress but the train was moved back followed by track repairs being carried.

 

[ValentaFan1974]

220007 already back in traffic and working 1V96 BHM-RDG after travelling empty from PGN earlier (5Z20)…

 

[Pnerick81]

I went on the Paignton - kingwear line 2 years ago now, and it Suprised me at the time that trains terminating at Paignton had to run to the sidings to cross platforms . Just always thought Paignton was a true terminating station . There are a number of siding at goodrington sands and they were all rusty .

 

[High Dyke]

I find it odd/baffling how NR's inspection regime misses this sort of track deterioration - it doesn't just happen overnight, but over years.

This is what happens you cut 'boots on the ground' but employ more managers. Modernising maintenance was not the great thing it promised to be.

As someone mentioned, things like sidings etc are low priority.

 

[dk1]

I went on the Paignton - kingwear line 2 years ago now, and it Suprised me at the time that trains terminating at Paignton had to run to the sidings to cross platforms . Just always thought Paignton was a true terminating station . There are a number of siding at goodrington sands and they were all rusty .

It was a through station originally. Trains arriving can run across into the up platform and depart straight back. Anything else has to do a shunt move and return.

 

[Stu1995]

Paths appear to be in for Saturday and Sunday to get the set moved to Stoke Gifford.

5Q99: 0012 Goodrington C.H.S - Fairwater Yard

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5Q99: 2220 Fairwater Yard - Stoke Gifford IEP Depot

Full train schedule for train 5Q99, the 2220 Fairwater Yard - Stoke Gifford IEP Depot

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