A landslip caused by heavy rain derailed London Midland Class 350 350233 just as it entered Watford Tunnel, north of Watford Junction, at around 0700 on September 16, while working the 0619 from Milton Keynes to London Euston. The unit was struck a glancing blow by the 0634 Euston to Birmingham New Street service, but only a couple of people were injured. Passengers were later evacuated by a Virgin Voyager that was brought alongside.Service were disrupted all weekend while the track was repaired (50 concrete sleepers had to be replaced) and the landslip cleared up, but reopened in time for the Monday morning rush hour on September 19.
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