THE driver of Merseyrail’s 18.35 service from Liverpool Central on March 13 escaped serious injury when his train ran through the buffer stops at Kirkby station, Liverpool.
The unit also struck an overbridge and a concrete platform extension which separates two terminating lines.
The train, formed of unit Nos. 507006 and 507021, had 12 passengers on board, who were treated for minor injuries.
The driver, who was screened for drink or drugs, was taken to hospital for a precautionary check-up. It is understood he retreated into the passenger area before impact so as to avoid injury.