Rail Bridge and sleeper damage near Barking in London

Major London derailment caused by track rot, says report

Bridge and track damage near Barking after freight derailment

A failure to repair infrastructure seems to be the main cause of the derailment in London in January this year. This is the conclusion of the UK’s independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). The accident caused extensive disruption through the suburbs of east London over a longer period of time. 

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.

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kimmy kervel|22.12.20|08:27

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Rail Bridge and sleeper damage near Barking in London

Major London derailment caused by track rot, says report

Bridge and track damage near Barking after freight derailment

A failure to repair infrastructure seems to be the main cause of the derailment in London in January this year. This is the conclusion of the UK’s independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). The accident caused extensive disruption through the suburbs of east London over a longer period of time. 

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.

1 comment op “Major London derailment caused by track rot, says report”

kimmy kervel|22.12.20|08:27

Thanks for sharing this precious information with us, this is really helpful for me and also for my upcoming project as well

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