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Safety digest 02/2020: Spittal
RAIB has today released its safety digest into a train collision with tree near Spittal, Pembrokeshire, 17 October 2019.
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Collision between mobile elevating work platforms at Rochford
Investigation into collision between mobile elevating work platforms at Rochford, Essex, 25 January 2020.
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Freight train derailment at Eastleigh
Investigation into a freight train derailment at Eastleigh, Hampshire, 28 January 2020.
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Report 02/2020: Runaway locomotive at Beddgelert, North Wales, 16 April 2019
RAIB has today released its report into a runaway locomotive at Beddgelert, North Wales, 16 April 2019.
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Freight train derailment near Wanstead Park
Investigation into a freight train derailment near Wanstead Park, East London, 23 January 2020.
Press release
Report 01/2020: Serious operational irregularity at Balham
RAIB has today released its report into a serious operational irregularity at Balham, 20 April 2019.
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