Another fatal train crash, another public enquiry ...

Article Abstract:

A replacement for Tony Barrell, leader of the public enquiry into the Southall train crash is being sought. Barrell resigned due to concern that his position as non-executive director of the British Airports Authority (BAA) may compromise his role in the public enquiry. BAA is currently building an airport rail link, dubbed the Heathrow Express. Barrell had already stated that human and technological factors contributing to the crash would both be investigated.

Investigations

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Vandalism major concern for rail safety

Article Abstract:

UK railway accident figures for the year to Mar 1998 are mixed. The number of major accidents fell to 87 from the previous year's total of 105, but the number of deaths rose from 25 to 47. Other trends include a rise in level crossing user deaths from three in 1996/97 to 14 in the following year, and a rise in accidents due to vandalism. The total of all train accidents increased to 1864, with 61% of these being due to vandalism.

Statistics, Vandalism

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Railways take stock before privatisation

Article Abstract:

In the year to end of March 1994, there were only 17 rail passenger fatalities, compared to 28 during the previous 12 months, according to the Health and Safety Executive. The number of staff fatalities also dropped to eight from 11, and the total number of fatalities dropped to 41 from 50 (excluding suicides and trespassers, which totalled 125 and 253 respectively).

Reports, United Kingdom. Health and Safety Executive

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