Yorkshire Railway Disasters book chronicles regional rail accidents

The book ‘Yorkshire Railway Disasters’ by Richard Jones provides a detailed account of serious rail accidents and collisions occurring across Yorkshire from 1840 through to a 2022 freight train collision.

Each incident includes a review of the event, the causes identified, and the subsequent actions taken to assign blame. The chronological record highlights Penistone as a particularly accident-prone area, having recorded ten incidents between 1882 and 1927 alone. The publication features historical images, newspaper cuttings, and contemporary photos of the sites, with appendices documenting those who lost their lives.