Train driver killed by passing train after climbing from cab 'to urinate or smoke' Recommendations have now been made to give drivers 'adequate toilet access' on all routes Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023
Rail bosses knew of level crossing's 'unacceptable' risk before woman's death in horror train crash The victim was walking on the footpath and bridleway crossing with a dog and pushing a wheeled trolley bag Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023
Woman killed at crossing Network Rail knew posed ‘unacceptable’ risk – report The 85-year-old victim was struck and killed by a train at a level crossing near Ashtead, Surrey. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Network Rail 'to be prosecuted' over Stonehaven rail crash which killed three people Rail chiefs are set to face charges over health and safety shortcomings that led to the fatal ScotRail derailment. Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023
London to Swansea train hit a trolley left on tracks at 123mph The train was damaged Wales Online · Oct 13, 2022
Train smashed into trolley at 123mph The incident last October involved a Great Western Railway service from London Paddington to Swansea. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022
Tram dragged trapped woman 40ft along Shudehill Metrolink platform with driver 'unaware' A new report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch says the driver did not complete the final safety checks before moving off Manchester Evening News · Sep 20, 2022
Child seriously hurt after being hit by tram might not have been aware it was coming because of 'unusual' position of crossing, report finds 'This was a deeply upsetting incident' Manchester Evening News · Aug 25, 2022
Fatigued train driver almost caused collision after passing danger signal The incident happened in May last year Nottingham Post · Jul 13, 2022
Trains pulled off with passenger hand trapped in door, dragging them along platform Several cases have been investigated this year of trains in the London Overground network starting off while people or other objects have been trapped in the doors Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2022
Woman dragged 40ft along city centre tram platform after bag got trapped in door The terrifying incident happened in Manchester city centre Manchester Evening News · Jul 7, 2022
Rail worker killed by a train was using 'unsafe' lookout system linked to other deaths Investigators said Network Rail had not learnt from a previous double fatality which happened in similar circumstances Wales Online · May 25, 2022
Passengers thrown from seats as train going 50mph over speed limit turns 'sideways' Fifteen people were injured after luggage landed on them from overhead Liverpool Echo · May 12, 2022
Lumo train went 50mph over the speed limit, say investigators Train did not derail but passengers were hurt as it lurched sideways The Independent UK · May 12, 2022
Wales Online · May 11, 2022 Passengers hit by falling luggage and thrown from seats on train going '50mph above speed limit' Investigators say the train "suddenly lurched sideways"
Chronicle Live · May 11, 2022 Passengers thrown from seats on train driven '50 mph above speed limit' 15 people reported minor injuries to the British Transport Police after the incident occurred in April
The Independent UK · May 11, 2022 Passengers thrown from seats on train driven ’50mph above speed limit’ The Lumo service passed over three sets of points near Peterborough station at 75mph, investigators said.
Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022 Trains broke storm speed limit going up to 125mph in 50mph zones Drivers said they were unaware of where and when the rules applied
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Three trains broke storm speed limits, report says Blanket speed restrictions were imposed across the rail network in north-west England and Scotland on February 21 due to Storm Franklin.
Chronicle Live · Mar 25, 2022 Two cranes used to move train three days after it derailed in Heaton Luckily, no-one was injured when the TransPennine train derailed on Tuesday
Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2022 Train which derailed at Heaton Depot in Newcastle to be removed from tracks by crane Northern Rail have confirmed that the derailed train will be removed from the tracks but were unable to put a timeframe on the effort
Chronicle Live · Mar 23, 2022 Derailed train in Newcastle depot remains at scene more than 24 hours after causing travel chaos No estimated time for recovery of the train has been released and it remained tipped over on the railway track
Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2022 Rail disruption latest: Everything we know so far after train derailed at Newcastle depot An investigation has now been launched and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been informed.
Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2022 Investigation launched after train derails at Newcastle depot causing travel chaos The Rail Accident Investigation Branch have been informed about the TransPennine Express train coming off the tracks in Heaton
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022 Union calls for high-speed trains to be withdrawn in wake of Stonehaven crash The TSSA said the accident in which three people died had highlighted safety and corrosion concerns over the trains.