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Investigations - Page 7

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Worn bogie liners caused Washwood Heath derailment

Worn bogie centre pivot liners and severe track twist were primary causes of a freight train derailment at Washwood Heath on March 23 2015, says RAIB.

12 Jan 2016
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Whip aerial caused January Channel Tunnel fire

An over-height whip aerial on a lorry “almost certainly” caused an electrical arc that led to a fire in the UK portal of the Channel Tunnel on January 17.

16 Nov 2015
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RAIB probes Fletton Junction speeding

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is examining why a train passed over Fletton Junction at more than twice the permitted speed of 25mph.

22 Oct 2015
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RAIB notches up ten years

Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) celebrates its tenth anniversary

17 Oct 2015
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Anniversary of Ladbroke Grove crash

October 5 marks the 16th anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster

5 Oct 2015
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West Coast Railways suspension notice

Full text of letter issued by Network Rail.

2 Apr 2015
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West Coast Railways track access suspended

Unprecedented ban of entire network for operator, following most serious SPAD this year.

2 Apr 2015
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“Lack of knowledge” led to Liverpool Street derailment

Lack of knowledge by maintenance staff led to the derailment of a London-Norwich train on January 23 2013, according to a RAIB report published on December 11.

16 Dec 2014
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