Safety recommendations made by RAIB 18 years ago still not implemented

Safety guidance issued by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) dating back as far as 2008 has not yet been implemented. The post Safety recommendations made by RAIB 18 years ago still not implemented appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

RAIB reports on rail crane crushing incident

The Rail Accident Investigations Branch has reported on an incident at Port Glasgow that left two rail workers injured, one seriously. The report cites communication errors and poor lighting on a wagon.

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.

Watchdog investigates after two track workers struck by wagon

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has opened an investigation after two track workers were struck by a wagon at Port Glasgow on 15 March. The post Watchdog investigates after two track workers struck by wagon appeared first on Construction Management.

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.