The train driver who was killed in the Bedford train crash passed a red signal just before the collision it has been revealed
The Rail accident Investigation Board’s initial findings found that Corby train passed signal WH154 at red.
It is analysing data from this train to assess what AWS indication the driver received and how they responded. Other data RAIB has says brakes activated 9sec before collision at 49mph.
It found that the Nottingham train stopped with an AWS fault that applied the train’s brakes. The driver of the Corby train died as a result of the collision, 162 people were injured of whom 102 went to hospital. 53 remain in hospital with 8 in critical condition.
In a statement issued today Network Rail
Following the publication of the investigation update from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), we are fully committed to working as an industry to support the continuing investigation to understand exactly what happened.
“We are deeply sorry that this has happened on our railway, and our thoughts remain with all those affected, particularly those passengers who were badly injured and the loved ones of driver Shaun Burton, who so tragically lost his life.
“Incidents like this are extremely rare on Britain’s railways which remain among the safest in the world but, when they do happen, we are determined to fully understand why.
“We will continue to work alongside East Midlands Railway and all our industry partners to support the investigation and ensure the railway continues to operate safely.
“We are cooperating fully with RAIB and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), and will carefully consider any findings as they emerge – acting quickly on any lessons and sharing learning across the industry.”
