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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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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...
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Investigation into a near miss between a passenger train and a team of track workers at Bookham Tunnel, Surrey, 29 April 2025....
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
RAIB has today released its report into the runaway of a trolley and subsequent collision at North Rode, Cheshire, 26 May 2024....
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024....
Thursday, 17 April 2025
RAIB has today released its report into a track worker near miss at Chiltern Green, between Harpenden and Luton, 23 April 2024....
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Investigation into a fatal injury to a passenger at Ickenham London Underground station, 28 March 2025....
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Investigation into two track workers being struck by a wagon at Port Glasgow, 15 March 2025....
Thursday, 03 April 2025
Preliminary examination into an overspeeding incident at Grantham South Junction, 25 February 2025....
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
RAIB has today released its report into a passenger train collision with a road vehicle at Redcar level crossing, Redcar and Cleveland, 1 May 2024....
Monday, 24 March 2025
Investigation into a fatal accident involving a pedestrian at Pewsey footpath crossing, Pewsey, Wiltshire, 26 February 2025....
Monday, 17 February 2025
RAIB has today released its report into the derailment of a passenger train near Walton-on-Thames, surrey, 4 March 2024....