Carmont accident
Carmont report triggers Mk 3 safety scare
■ Extensive industry studies validated life extension
■ Structural integrity the key
■ Crashworthiness standards focused on low-speed collisions
Older train safety questioned after Carmont
The crashworthiness and safety of older trains running on the network was questioned during RAIB's investigation into the Carmont derailment.
Faults found in weather management at Carmont
Management of extreme weather processes in conditions such as those which caused the Carmont Accident prompted recommendations in RAIB's report.
Faulty drainage installation caused Carmont derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch report into the August 2020 derailment at Carmont says faulty drainage caused the accident.
Informed Sources: Constraints needed for accident investigation closures
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