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Train evacuated after cab smoke | Train evacuated after cab smoke |
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An early train travelling from Cardiff to Holyhead with 150 passengers on board had to be evacuated after an engine fire. | An early train travelling from Cardiff to Holyhead with 150 passengers on board had to be evacuated after an engine fire. |
The 0720 service stopped at Abergavenny, Mounmouthshire as a "precaution" after the crew reported smoke in the train cab. | The 0720 service stopped at Abergavenny, Mounmouthshire as a "precaution" after the crew reported smoke in the train cab. |
Arriva Trains Wales said the evacuation was purely on safety grounds and no-one was in danger. | Arriva Trains Wales said the evacuation was purely on safety grounds and no-one was in danger. |
Alternative arrangements were made for passengers to travel onwards. | Alternative arrangements were made for passengers to travel onwards. |
The rail company apologised for any delay. | The rail company apologised for any delay. |
"Train crew reported smoke in the cab and it was decided, as a precautionary measure, to terminate and evacuate the train at Abergavenny," said an Arriva Trains Wales spokesperson. | "Train crew reported smoke in the cab and it was decided, as a precautionary measure, to terminate and evacuate the train at Abergavenny," said an Arriva Trains Wales spokesperson. |
The fire service was called to deal with the incident, and the affected train has now been moved, she said. | The fire service was called to deal with the incident, and the affected train has now been moved, she said. |
"There were a few delays and we apologised for that," she added. | |
Alternative road transport was organised for those affected. | Alternative road transport was organised for those affected. |
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