Incident investigation

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

How we investigate incidents

14 January 2014
When an incident or accident occurs, we receive notification in line with The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).

Our health and safety enforcement action to date

13 January 2014
Details of improvement notices and prohibition notices served by our inspectors, and details of prosecutions in England and Wales taken by inspectors and the Procurator Fiscal in Scotland.
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