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BBC News
15-07-2025
- BBC News
Sheffield tram crossings safety probe after pedestrians hit
The safety of tram crossings in Sheffield is to be investigated by a rail watchdog following a crash which left two pedestrians Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said it would "seek to identify the sequence of events which led to the incident" in which two young people were struck by a tram on a crossing at Staniforth Road in Darnall on 22 RAIB said its inquiry would consider "the management of risk at this crossing" and the wider strategy of the Supertram system operator for mitigating risks at similar crossings in the city. It would also assess "the audibility of warnings to users by trams at such crossings" and the "instruction and assessment of tram drivers". The RAIB said: "The tram was travelling at around 15mph (25 km/h) at the time of the collision. "The pedestrians, who were young people, were both injured in the accident, one of them seriously."The crossing is south of the junction of Woodbourn Road and Staniforth Road and at the time of the accident, the pedestrians had travelled north along Woodbourn Road before using the RAIB said: "The road junction is protected by road traffic lights and tram signals, while signs and road markings inform crossing users of the presence of trams and instruct them to look both ways."It said people approaching the crossing from Woodbourn Road were separated from the tramway by a fence which was about 145ft (44m) long. The RAIB said its findings, which would be published at the end of its investigation, would include any recommendations to improve safety. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
BBC News
10-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Train derailed near Bletchley during journey to rail depot
Investigators are to look into an incident in which a broken-down train derailed on its way to a depot. The out-of-service London Northwestern train derailed at Denbigh Hall South Junction shortly after leaving Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, at about 12:27 BST on 26 June.A recovery process meant some lines running through the junction were out of use until 16:05 BST on 29 findings by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) reveal the train encountered a fault preventing it from departing southwards from platform 4 at Bletchley station. The train still worked even driven northwards but a fail machine blocked the normal signalled route north, investigators of this, the train was instructed to travel in the wrong direction on the southbound line - without the usual protection from the signalling had been travelling at about 15mph when the front bogie derailed on a switch diamond were no passengers on the service or any reported injuries to the four members of staff on RAIB said it would publish its full findings and any recommendations to improve safety once the investigation was completed. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
06-07-2025
- BBC News
Watchdog flags level crossing risk after Sunderland Metro crash
A rail watchdog has highlighted the risk pedestrians face at some level crossings after a person was hit by a Metro accident happened on the Blue Horse Lane footpath in Sunderland on 18 April, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).A preliminary investigation by the watchdog found there was a risk at the site that an approaching train may be hidden to a pedestrian by a previously passing train. However, RAIB found there was signage to warn people about this hazard. Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus said it was "reassured" by this finding. The watchdog said the crash was similar to one which occurred in Surrey in April 2022, causing the death of an 85-year-old investigation into that crash led to Network Rail fitting new signage to all level crossings with two lines or more. These signs read: "Oncoming trains can be hidden by other trains" as well as containing a warning for users "not to cross until all lines are clear".It said this signage had been fitted at Blue Horse Lane footpath at the time of the crash. 'Be alert at crossings' RAIB said the driver of the Metro train had been able to apply the emergency brake before hitting the pedestrian on the crossing. Nevertheless the walker suffered "serious injuries", it said. Due to the watchdog's earlier report about the risk of trains being hidden by other trains at some level crossings, RAIB said it was unlikely that a full investigation into this latest crash would lead to any new safety improvement meant it would not investigate further, though it did say it had written to the Office for Rail and Rail (ORR) to "draw attention" to the crash and highlight the industry's "current and future management of this known risk". Nexus urged members of the public to follow the guidance of signs and stay alert at foot crossings."Our thoughts and best wishes remain with those involved in the incident on 18 April," it ORR said its investigation into the crash, which was separate from RAIB's, was still ongoing and therefore it could not comment. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Leader Live
27-06-2025
- Leader Live
Fact check: Video shows incident where passengers evacuated from train
It was shared with the caption 'London vibes.' The video has been shared with no context. While the poster does not directly make a specific claim, a casual viewer could easily think the video shows vandalism on the tube. In fact the video shows people smashing windows of a train which was filling with a burning smell so those inside could get out. The video was shared to YouTube by an account which merely posted it with the caption 'London vibes'. The video was filmed in London, as is evident by the livery on the train. A report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) shows that the incident happened in May 2023. The report includes a screenshot from the social media video which a reverse image search suggests was first uploaded on May 5, 2023. The RAIB report shows the incident happened at Clapham Common underground station on the Northern Line. Passengers onboard smelled burning and smashed their way out of the train when the doors did not open. The RAIB report states: 'The passengers, believing that they were in danger by remaining on the train, self-evacuated from the train through bodyside windows and inter-car gaps.' In the video posted to social media it is obvious that passengers are trying to get off the train. The overhead screens also read 'Emergency. Please leave the station immediately.' The screen also showed the time as around 5.46pm. Post on YouTube (archived page) RAIB – Rail Accident Report (archived) Post on X (archived post and video)
South Wales Guardian
27-06-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Fact check: Video shows incident where passengers evacuated from train
It was shared with the caption 'London vibes.' The video has been shared with no context. While the poster does not directly make a specific claim, a casual viewer could easily think the video shows vandalism on the tube. In fact the video shows people smashing windows of a train which was filling with a burning smell so those inside could get out. The video was shared to YouTube by an account which merely posted it with the caption 'London vibes'. The video was filmed in London, as is evident by the livery on the train. A report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) shows that the incident happened in May 2023. The report includes a screenshot from the social media video which a reverse image search suggests was first uploaded on May 5, 2023. The RAIB report shows the incident happened at Clapham Common underground station on the Northern Line. Passengers onboard smelled burning and smashed their way out of the train when the doors did not open. The RAIB report states: 'The passengers, believing that they were in danger by remaining on the train, self-evacuated from the train through bodyside windows and inter-car gaps.' In the video posted to social media it is obvious that passengers are trying to get off the train. The overhead screens also read 'Emergency. Please leave the station immediately.' The screen also showed the time as around 5.46pm. Post on YouTube (archived page) RAIB – Rail Accident Report (archived) Post on X (archived post and video)
