IT is still not yet known when the Hengistbury Head land train will be back in service more than six weeks after it was suspended following a crash.

A cyclist, woman in her 60s, was left injured in the incident on October 29 after two carriages broke loose from the land train and collided with her. Her injuries were not believed to be life-changing or life threatening.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was informed about the accident following the incident and Dorset Police confirmed they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision alongside the HSE.

There were no passengers on the train at the time of the incident.

The land train was suspended following the crash and has been out of action ever since.

Michael Rowland, head of parks development at Bournemouth council, said: “Following an incident with the Hengistbury Head land train at the end of October we suspended the land train service. As part of the council’s reporting procedure, the accident was reported to the Health & Safety Executive to enable an investigation; during which we have decided not to run the train service.

He added: “As yet we have no indication from either the Police or HSE when this might be concluded and so we apologise for the continued interruption to the train service and assure everyone that we are cooperating with the relevant authorities in order to resume the service as soon as practically possible.”

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said on Thursday that an investigation with the Health and Safety Executive was still ongoing.

The land train runs from the Hungry Hiker cafe to Mudeford Sandbank all year round and is operated by Bournemouth Borough Council.

Earlier this year, the land train – known as the Noddy Train- celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special exhibition opened held to mark the occasion. The train first began operations on April 1 1968.