A young woman who was onboard a train that abruptly braked, causing chaos and injuries due to excessive speed, is still enduring the aftermath more than three years later.
Neuma Domingos, 23 at the time, was a passenger on the Lumo service headed from Newcastle to London on April 17, 2022, when the train suddenly came to a halt, throwing her to the ground and injuring her right knee. Recalling the terrifying experience, Neuma described the train violently shaking from side to side moments before the emergency stop, causing panic among passengers as they felt the train could derail. Luggage falling and people being tossed around added to the chaos of the situation.
Following an investigation by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, it was revealed that the train had been dangerously close to overturning as it approached Peterborough at 76mph, significantly exceeding the speed limit of 25mph or 30mph for that section of the track. The report indicated that there was a risk of some carriage wheels lifting off the rails and the potential for the train to overturn.
Over three years later, Neuma, a Kings College London graduate, continues to experience chronic pain in her right knee and struggles with the mental repercussions of the traumatic incident. Despite some improvement in mobility, she still faces persistent pain and occasional issues. Recalling the difficulty of resuming train travel after the incident, she expressed the lasting impact of the ordeal on her well-being.
Seeking support in her recovery and seeking accountability from Lumo, Neuma enlisted the help of serious injury specialists at Slater and Gordon. Her legal representative, Tim Gaskell, emphasized the significant impact of the incident on Neuma, both physically and mentally, highlighting the avoidable nature of the incident had the train adhered to speed regulations. Gaskell expressed satisfaction in assisting Neuma in reaching a settlement to aid her in moving forward from the traumatic event.
Lumo has been approached by The Mirror for a comment regarding the incident.
