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Train crash investigation finds tractor driver asked for permission to cross before 80mph collision

Investigators said the tractor driver ‘telephoned the signaller before using the crossing’ in lead up to collision

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Death of man struck by Edinburgh tram could have been avoided, Sheriff rules

Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio died shortly after being struck by a tram in the Saughton area of the capital in 2018.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Four faults with train safety system, investigation into fatal crash finds

Hoses fitted to the Transport for Wales train to discharge sand when wheels slide during braking were ‘blocked’, investigators said.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Rail workers two seconds from disaster in shocking 78mph near-miss on train line

Track staff in the wrong location were ‘obscured from the driver’s view’ due to heavy rain

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

South Western train derailed at 85mph after hitting ‘hazardous’ piece of track

Unsupervised workers left a section of ‘redundant rail’ on the line, an accident report found

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Probe after pupil, 11, hit by train on way to school in south London

Jaiden Shehata, 11, was fatally struck by a train at Bourneview Level Crossing in Croydon on January 23

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

Train derailed at 85mph after workmen left piece of track in 'hazardous' position

The South Western Railway train was carrying around 100 passengers at the time of the collision in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

Inquiry into Stonehaven derailment which killed three could last 12 weeks

The incident occurred during torrential rain in August 2020.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Elizabeth line train speeding 20mph over limit due to 'dirty' sign left passengers shaken

Travelling at almost double the speed limit caused the train to ‘jolt sideways’

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Elizabeth line passenger thrown to floor when 'confused' driver went through points too fast

Rail watchdog issues safety alert after train went through junction at 20mph faster than safe speed

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025