The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report today into a possession irregularity near Manor Park on 19 March 2006.
The full report is available here:
A summary of the key points from the report is included below -
Summary
On Sunday 19 March 2006 a "one" London Liverpool Street to Ipswich service was travelling at 80mph under clear signals when it struck two wheelbarrows as it approached Manor Park station. The staff on the track with the wheelbarrows had been able to jump clear, but two workers were injured.
The immediate cause of the incident was the presence of a workgroup on the track outside the limits of a possession and without any means of protection. There were four causal factors and eight contributory factors to the incident. The underlying cause was the planning of complex work sites to encompass multiple jobs over many miles.
Recommendations
The RAIB has made three recommendations as a result of the report, aimed at:
- minimising of work site lengths within possessions;
- improving planning procedures; and
- storing archived data.
Notes to Editors
1. The sole purpose of RAIB investigations is to prevent future accidents and incidents and improve railway safety. The RAIB does not establish blame, liability or carry out prosecutions.
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Newsdate: 25 July 2007
