Collision between a passenger train and two rail-mounted grinding machines at Acton West
Report name:
090618_R152009_ActonTown
090618_R152009_ActonTown
Incident date:
24 June 2008
24 June 2008
Category:
Heavy Rail
Heavy Rail
Summary:
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a collision between a passenger train and two rail-mounted grinding machines at Acton West, which resulted in a near-miss between the train and three track workers and caused damage to the train and the infrastructure. The RAIB has made eight recommendations.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a collision between a passenger train and two rail-mounted grinding machines at Acton West, which resulted in a near-miss between the train and three track workers and caused damage to the train and the infrastructure. The RAIB has made eight recommendations.
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