South Western Railway Class 456 No. 456021 was derailed entering the sidings at Strawberry Hill depot on the evening of May 29-30.
It blocked access, leading to several services on May 30 being cancelled or delayed.
Recovery teams worked to re-rail the set.
The other sets attached to the ‘456’ are Nos. 455917 and 455741. JAMIE SQUIBBS
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