Track defect found near derailment site - report
Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.
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"We will carefully consider any recommendations arising from the investigation and work across the industry to implement them, with the shared goal of making an already safe railway even safer for our customers, colleagues and the communities we serve."
— Lucy McAuliffe , Executive
"speed restrictions were not in place along the section of track when the derailment happened."
— Martin Frobisher , Executive
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Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.
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