Incident investigation

Responses to RAIB reports 2011

8 December 2021
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
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
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
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
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.

Prohibition notices 2014

19 June 2014
This page contains details of prohibition notices issued in 2014. Copies of the notices can be found on our public register. Company and notice number Brief description Issue date Compliance date Result London Underground Limited P/KPD1/10/10/2014 The notice was served due to scaffolding at Northfields Depot being unsafe due to insufficient guards being in place – which could lead to staff falling
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