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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.
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The Golden Spanners is an annual event at which all those interested in railway rolling stock meet to discuss best practice and celebrate excellence in train maintenance.
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Following on from a successful debut in 2023, our two-day event in Scotland returns with a focus on developments on both the rail and bus networks north of the border.
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The brainchild of Chartered Institution of Railway Operators luminary and former West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.
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Rail in Wales and the West
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Our Rail in Wales and the West conference moves to Swindon for 2025. With the exciting plans in for improvements in Wales and the Borders and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.
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Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.
In partnership with the Railway Industry Association
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