Incident investigation

Responses to RAIB reports 2013

6 April 2022
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2013.

ORR launches prosecution over Sandilands tram crash

24 March 2022
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The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is prosecuting Transport for London, Tram Operations Limited and tram driver Alfred Dorris following a detailed and thorough investigation into the fatal Sandilands tram derailment in November 2016.

Responses to RAIB reports 2011

8 December 2021
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2011.

Responses to RAIB reports 2012

2 November 2021
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Our responses to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) in relation to their recommendations published in 2012.

20 Years on: Recalling the Great Heck rail disaster

26 February 2021
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The train, from Newcastle to London King’s Cross, derailed into the path of an oncoming freight train. Ten people lost their lives that day including the drivers of both trains. 82 were seriously injured.

Stonehaven incident statement

13 August 2020
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Following the tragic Stonehaven incident, Network Rail has announced it is to inspect high-risk trackside slopes across Britain and the government has also asked Network Rail to review its resilience to, and management of, extreme weather.

HM Chief Inspector of Railways Stonehaven statement

12 August 2020
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HM Chief Inspector of Railways Ian Prosser CBE, said: "We are saddened by today's incident and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected. ORR Inspectors are on site at Stonehaven, assisting in the preliminary investigation.