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.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has issued urgent safety advice for Network Rail and other infrastructure managers and the companies responsible for maintaining or inspecting longitudinal timber systems.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch identified ineffective management by the Strathspey Railway Company as an underlying factor in a collision involving the historic Flying Scotsman steam locomotive.
