| Chester General rail crash | |
|---|---|
 Chester Station seen in 2005, showing the section of roof that was not replaced | |
| Details | |
| Date | 8 May 1972 20:50 |
| Location | Chester railway station, Chester, England. |
| Coordinates | 53°11′47″N 2°52′41.7″W / 53.19639°N 2.878250°W |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Line | Chester to Manchester Line |
| Incident type | Collision, derailment, fire |
| Cause | Failure to connect vacuum brake pipes to the locomotive |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
The Chester General rail crash occurred on 8 May 1972 at Chester, northwest England, resulting in extensive fire damage, but no casualties. It was caused by a failure to connect the freight train's brakes correctly due to human error.