By Staff Reporter A plaque was unveiled in Abermule to remember 100 years since the railway disaster on January 26, 1921. Pic: Network Rail A memorial plaque to remember the 17 people who died in the Abermule train collision, which happened 100 years ago today, has been unveiled. On January 26, 1921, two trains collided head-on on the Cambrian line, killing 17 people in what remains one of the biggest rail collisions in the UK. To mark the centenary, wreaths have been laid in the village on behalf of Network Rail, Abermule with Llandyssil Community Council, Powys County Council and Machynlleth Town Council. A commemorative plaque, sponsored by Network Rail, Transport for Wales & Abermule with Llandyssil Community Council, has also been donated to the community, remembering those who lost their lives.