Allianz Cornhill Engineering faces a claim worth over £500,000 following a fire near Carnforth Station in Lancashire.
The accident affected a plain rail tamping machine, a 20-year-old unit that has a present value of £900,000.
The machine suffered gearbox failure when it was being towed and caught fire.
Loss adjuster Davies is involved in the claim and repairs are expected to cost around £600,000, Allianz Cornhill said.
Carnforth station was revitalised a few years ago, much to the joy of rail fans.
It was the setting for the 1946 film Brief Encounter, and has shops and a re-creation of the film set at the station.
The tea-room where stars Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard began their journey of forbidden love is now a visitor centre.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
