Salisbury train crash: Video shows repair works in Fisherton Tunnel

Network Rail has been working to fix the tracks near Fisherton Tunnel where two trains crashed and derailed at the end of last month.

Works are due to be completed by Monday November 15, ready for services to resume on Tuesday.

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A video of the repairs, showing exactly what kind of works are taking place, has been shared on Twitter.

It shows a tamping machine stabilising the tracks by lifting the rails and compacting the fresh ballast under the sleepers.

Tamping is under way in Fisherton Tunnel now - you can see the machine lifting the rails and compacting the fresh ballast under the sleepers to provide a smooth ride for @SW_Help and @GWRHelp customers. Thanks for your ongoing patience - we’re on the way now. pic.twitter.com/Z16q7aS4vT

— Network Rail Wessex (@NetworkRailWssx) November 12, 2021

This is the view from further back, showing one of the two tampers making its way through the tunnel. pic.twitter.com/PYs9wrAPtM

— Network Rail Wessex (@NetworkRailWssx) November 12, 2021

Works on the line began at the start of this week after all five carriages were removed from the site near London Road.

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