Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is an independent UK government agency responsible for investigating rail accidents and incidents. Its purpose is to improve railway safety by identifying causes and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Monday, 20 April 2026
Investigation into the derailment of a tram at Piccadilly tram stop, Manchester, 5 April 2026....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Investigation into a near miss between a train and a heavy goods vehicle near York Street, Belfast, 20 March 2026....
Monday, 13 April 2026
RAIB has today released its report into a derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction, near Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, 26 June 2025....
Wednesday, 01 April 2026
Investigation into a near miss between a passenger train and a track worker at Harpenden, Hertfordshire, 7 March 2026....
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Investigation into a trackworker struck by a train between Radlett Junction and Elstree & Borehamwood station, Hertfordshire, 15 March 2026....
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
RAIB has today released its report into two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, 15 March 2025...
Thursday, 05 March 2026
RAIB has today released its report into a fatal accident at Ickenham London Underground station, 28 March 2025....
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
RAIB has today released its report into a passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway, 24 November 2024....
Friday, 27 February 2026
Investigation into a fatal accident involving a young person at Bottesford footpath crossing, Leicestershire, 25 January 2026....
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Derailment of a passenger train at Hopetown Junction, Darlington, 31 January 2026....
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Overspeeding at Cambridge Junction, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, 11 December 2025....
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
RAIB has today released its report into a derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, 6 September 2024....
Monday, 22 December 2025
Near miss at Helpston level crossing, Cambridgeshire, 21 October 2025....
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
RAIB has today released its report into a buffer stop collision at London Bridge station, 13 December 2024....
Monday, 15 December 2025
Investigation into a fatal accident involving a young person at Chestnut Grove footpath crossing, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, 26 November 2025....
Monday, 01 December 2025
Overspeeding incident at Grantham South Junction, Lincolnshire, 26 September 2025....
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Investigation into the derailment of a passenger train at Shap, Cumbria, 3 November 2025....
Tuesday, 04 November 2025
RAIB has today released its report into a pedestrian struck by a train at Bourneview footpath crossing, London Borough of Croydon, 23 January 2025....
Thursday, 30 October 2025
Investigation into a near miss between a train and ground staff at Washwood Heath, Birmingham, 18 September 2025....
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Investigation into a serious injury to a child at Crossacres tram stop, Manchester, 7 October 2025....
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Near miss between a passenger train and a van near to Millbrook, Bedfordshire, 25 September 2025....
Friday, 03 October 2025
We're looking for people who are interested in making a significant contribution to railway safety in the United Kingdom to join our team...
Monday, 25 August 2025
Investigation into a near miss involving a member of staff at Sheffield Park station, East Sussex, 9 August 2025....
Monday, 28 July 2025
Investigation into a collision between a train and a delivery van at Bax user worked level crossing, Kent, 13 July 2025....
Monday, 21 July 2025
Investigation into a near miss involving a manual access ramp at Norwood Junction station on the Windrush line, 1 July 2025....
Sunday, 13 July 2025
Collision between a tram and two pedestrians at Staniforth Road, Sheffield, 22 June 2025....
Tuesday, 08 July 2025
Investigation into a derailment at Denbigh Hall South Junction, near Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, 26 June 2025....
Thursday, 03 July 2025
Preliminary examination into a pedestrian being hit by a train at Blue House Lane footpath crossing, Sunderland, 18 April 2025....
Monday, 30 June 2025
We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, willing to learn new skills, to join our team based in Derby. ...
Wednesday, 04 June 2025
Investigation into a collision between a passenger train and an agricultural trailer at Nordan Farm user worked level crossing, near Leominster, Heref...
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