Investigation into a fatal level crossing accident at Tackley station, Oxfordshire on 31 March 2008
The accident occurred at 15:16 hrs when Arriva Cross-Country passenger train 9O18 from Dundee to Bournemouth struck and killed an 82 year old woman who was accessing Tackley station via a user worked level crossing on Network Rail’s Oxford to Banbury (Cherwell valley) line.
The RAIB’s preliminary examination indicates no issues with the condition or operation of the train or the signalling system that could have contributed to the accident.
The RAIB's investigation into the accident is independent of any investigations by the safety authority.
The RAIB will publish a report, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of its investigation. This report will be available on the RAIB website.
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