Hurt in a train accident?
We'll handle your claim.
Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a train accident. Claim on a No Win, No Fee1 basis.
Train accident injuries we handle
Injuries you can claim for
Railway accidents can cause everything from minor cuts to life-altering injuries. Whatever you're dealing with, we've handled whiplash injury claims and more, and we'll fight for every penny you're owed.
Head & brain trauma
Hitting a window, seat or platform during a train accident can cause concussion or traumatic brain injury.
Spinal cord damage
The sudden jolt of a train accident can compress, fracture, or sever your spine. These injuries demand immediate and ongoing specialist care.
Neck & whiplash injuries
Whiplash is common in sudden braking, but severe neck trauma from rail accidents can affect your ability to work and enjoy life normally.
Crush injuries
When carriages crumple or passengers get trapped, the pressure can cause devastating damage to limbs and organs. Cuts and scarring are also common.
Psychological trauma
Anxiety, PTSD, fear of travelling by train again. The mental impact is a real injury that deserves real compensation. We make sure it's included.
Important information
No Win No Fee1
With No Win No Fee, you do not pay your solicitor’s legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. If your claim succeeds, a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, a cancellation fee may apply.
Your choice of representation
Claimsline Group Ltd is a claims management company and receives a referral fee for introducing customers to a solicitor. Any solicitor we recommend you to is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential guidance. You are free to choose another solicitor.
You are not required to use a claims management company to make a personal injury claim. It is possible to present the claim yourself for free, either directly to the person you wish to claim against, or through an authorised person such as a solicitor.
Our figures
2 Cumulative customers helped, based on Claimsline records.
3 Aggregate annual compensation recovered by our solicitor panel. Individual outcomes vary.
Who regulates us
Claimsline Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activities (FRN 831196).
Every train accident is different. Your injuries, recovery and lost earnings all factor in.
How much compensation can you get?
Minor head or brain injury
Moderate brain injury
Neck injury (moderate)
Back injury (lasting)
Fractured ribs
Serious leg fracture
Serious shoulder injury
PTSD (moderate)
Based on Judicial College Guidelines (17th edition, 2024). You can also claim for medical bills, lost earnings, rehabilitation and travel costs.
Find out what you're owedWhat causes most train accidents?
Railway accidents happen when operators, staff, or infrastructure providers fail in their duty of care to passengers and workers.
Wet or slippery platforms
No warning signs or cleaning
Sudden braking
Thrown across the carriage
Faulty train doors
Trapped or struck by doors
Level crossing failures
Faulty barriers or signals
Poor maintenance
Broken escalators, falling debris
Derailments & collisions
Catastrophic rail incidents
Making a claim shouldn't feel like another battle.
Three steps to your train accident compensation
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Why trust Claimsline with your train accident claim?
One dedicated Claims Manager
Your dedicated Claims Manager knows your case from day one, so you won't need to repeat your story to different people.
Proven track record
Our solicitor panel is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Over a decade of getting people the compensation they deserve.
4.9/5 on Trustpilot
We've helped 50,000+ customers, with thousands of reviews and over a decade of experience helping people claim compensation.
No Win, No Fee¹
Start your claim with no upfront legal fees. Your solicitor’s success fee comes from your compensation if you win.
Decades of experience
We help hundreds of people throughout the UK each day. Our working partners recover over £100 million in compensation each year.
Solicitors suited to your case
We’ll connect you with the solicitors best suited to your case.
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0333 006 8282Train accident claims FAQ
Questions about making a train accident claim? Call us on 0333 006 8282.
If someone else's negligence caused your train accident, whether a wet platform, faulty doors, or a derailment, you absolutely deserve compensation. As a rail passenger, you trust the operator to keep you safe. When they fail, the consequences can be devastating.
We see passengers struggling with injuries, mounting medical bills, and time off work. None of that should be your burden to bear alone. Call us on 0333 006 8282. It's No Win, No Fee¹.
You absolutely can claim if someone else's negligence caused your train accident. Whether you slipped on a wet platform, got injured by faulty doors, or were hurt in a derailment, you deserve compensation. Call us on 0333 006 8282 to find out if you have a valid claim.
Your railway compensation depends on your injuries and how they affect your life and work. We use official Judicial College Guidelines to value your case, no guesswork, just fair compensation based on legal precedent. Get your realistic estimate in minutes, not months.
No, our No Win, No Fee¹ promise means zero upfront costs and zero risk to you. If we don't secure your railway compensation, you pay absolutely nothing. We handle everything so you can focus on getting better.
Liability depends on where your accident happened. Station operators are responsible for platform safety, train operating companies for onboard incidents, and Network Rail for infrastructure like level crossings.
Your Claims Manager will investigate exactly who should be paying your compensation. You don't need to figure this out yourself.
You have three years from your train accident to start your compensation claim. Don't wait though. Evidence gets lost and memories fade. The sooner you call, the stronger your case becomes.
Railway accidents remain a serious safety concern. Office of Rail and Road data shows that in 2020-21, 414 passengers and members of the public suffered severe injuries on mainline railways, with another 1,628 people injured at stations or on trains.
That's more than one person hospitalised every single day. These numbers highlight why it's so important to claim the compensation you're entitled to if you've been injured in a train accident that wasn't your fault.
Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a train accident.
Don't let a railway operator's negligence cost you thousands. We fight for every penny you're owed, and there are no upfront costs*.
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