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Recommendations Issued After Redundant Rail Derails Passenger Train in UK in 2024

February 19, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch made two recommendations after a passenger train struck a section of redundant rail left on the track near Walton-on-Thames station in Surrey last year.

UK Branch to Investigate Death of Child Struck by Train in Croydon

February 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch will probe the Jan. 23 death of a child who was struck by a train and fatally injured while crossing the railway in the London Borough of Croydon.

UK RAIB Offers Recommendations for Tree Management Near Rail Lines Following 2024

February 3, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch made two recommendations for tree management near rail lines after a passenger train derailment in Norfolk, England, in February 2024.

RAIB Calls on London Underground to Deploy Technology to Detect Passenger in Dangerous Positions

January 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch has made two recommendations for London Underground Limited after a passenger was struck and killed at Stratford London Underground station on Dec. 26, 2023.

HS2 Ltd Chair Stepping Down

December 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Sir Jon Thompson, chair of HS2 Ltd, has announced that he will resign in spring after almost four years on the board.

South Western Railway Will be Great Britain’s First Re-Nationalized Railroad

December 4, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Western Railway’s services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year when the government starts nationalizing Great Britain’s railroads.

UK Secretary of State for Transport Resigns Following Fraud Offense

November 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

UK Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh resigned from her post following reports that she pleaded guilty to fraud a decade ago.

CrossCountry Launching New Service Connecting Wales, England and Scotland

November 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced a new weekday service linking Wales, England and Scotland by one train for the first time.

Bill to Nationalize Great Britain’s Passenger Railroads Advances

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The House of Lords and the House of Commons have signed off on a measure to nationalize Great Britain’s passenger railroads, which appears poised to happen once current franchises expire.