Category: Safety

Near-misses at West Sussex level crossing prompts safety review and temporary closure

Video footage of people misusing a level crossing near Goring-by-Sea has led to action by Network Rail A CCTV camera in Ferring, West Sussex has captured footage of children misusing a level crossing – putting their lives in danger. The shocking footage even shows one young person appearing to urinate on a stretch of the […]

RAIB Report: Passenger train collision with a road vehicle at Redcar level crossing

RAIB has today released its report into the passenger train collision with a road vehicle at Redcar level crossing, Redcar and Cleveland, 1 May 2024. Summary At around 09:25 on 1 May 2024, a passenger train traveling between Saltburn and Nunthorpe struck a car on Redcar level crossing, which is situated in the unitary authority […]

Network Rail and British Transport Police launch hard-hitting new track safety campaign

Network Rail and British Transport Police are urging people to stay off the tracks with a hard-hitting new campaign, as new survey data reveals 59% of Brits don’t know what the ‘third’ or electric rail is, and 38% believe electrocution from rail tracks won’t cause serious injury. The organisations have today launched a new series […]

Grand Central installs defibrillators on all its train services

Grand Central has announced a new partnership with the North East-based charity, Red Sky Foundation, to install defibrillators on every train service. This initiative aims to enhance passenger safety by providing immediate access to life-saving equipment during medical emergencies. Red Sky Foundation was established by Sergio and Emma Petrucci after their young daughter had to […]

Severn Valley Railway in discussions with insurers over landslip

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is currently in discussions with insurers about repairs for its significant landslip at Mor Brook bridge. The embankment failure happened in late January and has forced the closure of the northernmost section of the line. “We’ve had several site meetings with the loss adjusters,” said Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, the SVR’s […]