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RAIB to investigate Edinburgh Waverley runaway

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) to issue safety digests into three accidents last month

Initial investigation shows tram that crashed killing seven people was more than three times over speed limit

Rail Accident Investigation Branch says Bluebell Railway volunteer Simon Brown died when he struck his head on a signal gantry near Balham on August 7.

RAIB issued an urgent Safety Digest on August 18, following the derailment of a Class 165 diesel multiple unit at Paddington on June 16 (RAIL 804).

Trains could be fitted with sensitive door-edge technology following conclusion of review into accident where passenger was dragged along a platform .

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is investigating how a wheelchair user was hit by a freight train on the platform at Twyford station on April 7.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) says there are two “overriding areas of concern” for track worker safety.

Key learning point stresses importance of allowing safety systems to operate “without improper interference”

Features from RAIL issue 786 (October 28 - November 10 2015)