2024 Manchester freight train derailment caused by timber support track screws failure

The derailment of a freight train on a bridge in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, on 6 September 2024 occurred after screws securing the track to a timber support system failed, a Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) report has concluded. The post 2024 Manchester freight train derailment caused by timber support track screws failure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Shap derailment: Initial findings show inadequate drainage, prompting investigation into design

The investigation into the landslip which caused the derailment of a passenger train near Shap in Cumbria on 3 November will consider the design, maintenance and management of earthworks and drainage in the area after initial findings showed they were overwhelmed by the rainfall. The post Shap derailment: Initial findings show inadequate drainage, prompting investigation into design appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

‘Extremely complex’ Shap derailment likely caused by shallow mud flow seen previously in area

The railway line between Preston and Carlisle remains blocked after what Network Rail has called an “extremely complex” derailment, but the incident appears similar to previous in the area. The post ‘Extremely complex’ Shap derailment likely caused by shallow mud flow seen previously in area appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

RAIB report on 2024 derailment reprimands Colas for leaving redundant rail on tracks

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has found poor practice from Colas Rail UK responsible for the derailment of a passenger train near Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, which occurred in the early hours of 4 March 2024. The post RAIB report on 2024 derailment reprimands Colas for leaving redundant rail on tracks appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Network Rail warned and fined over recent issues

Network Rail has recently received a warning over a track derailment last year, and a fine for the death of two workers in 2019. The post Network Rail warned and fined over recent issues appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.