Rail Industry and Local Community Mark 25th Anniversary of Hatfield Rail Crash
A special memorial event has been held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Hatfield rail crash.
On 17 October 2000, a GNER InterCity 225 train bound for Leeds left London King's Cross shortly after midday and derailed at Hatfield in Hertfordshire. Four people lost their lives and more than seventy people were injured.
Today (Friday 17 October 2025), representatives from GNER’s successor, LNER, family members of those who died, and the local Hatfield community came together for a private memorial service at Hatfield House, before wreaths were laid at the memorial garden situated alongside the East Coast Main Line.
David Horne, Managing Director at LNER, said: “It has been a poignant day – one of reflection and unity, as family members of those who died, former colleagues and the community have come together to remember the events of 25 years ago.”
Lila Tachtsi, Director, Engineering & Asset Management at Network Rail Eastern, said: "Our thoughts are with the individuals and families of those affected by the awful events of 25 years ago. The industry learned valuable lessons from the tragedy, and it was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of Network Rail, alongside our industry colleagues, and pay tribute to those who were sadly lost in the incident and the brave railway and emergency service staff who were present on the day."