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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

News

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

Feature

What happens when an inspector calls

STEFANIE BROWNE turns the spotlight on the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, which has just completed ten years of working to make the railways safer

Investigations 28 Oct

News

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

News

RAIB notches up ten years

Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) celebrates its tenth anniversary

17 Oct

News

Anniversary of Ladbroke Grove crash

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

5 Oct

News

West Coast Railways suspension notice

Full text of letter issued by Network Rail.

2 Apr

News

West Coast Railways track access suspended

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

2 Apr

News

“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