The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) investigates many different types of accidents and incidents that occur across the UK mainline, metro and heritage rail network. It does not apportion blame but seeks to identify the causes of unsafe events and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences. The branch publishes Summary of Learning documents covering the most significant areas in which the RAIB has ongoing concerns about the control of risk in the railway industry. In May 2023, and for the first time since the RAIB was formed, a summary of learning was produced covering wrong side failures of signalling. Several incidents had indicated an increasing trend in train control integrity being compromised by the incorrect application of design standards or testing processes introduced following the 1988 fatal accident at Clapham Junction. This presentation covers these incidents in greater detail and provides an insight into concerns about fading memories of the valuable lessons learned following a major rail accident.
Richard has worked within the railway industry for more than 30 years. Starting his career as a Junior Technical Officer within the Signal and Telecom department of British Rail, his time has included placements in Mauritania, Egypt, the Middle East and the UK. His experience spans signalling design, test and commissioning through to delivery of multi-discipline engineering projects. This wide-ranging experience has led to the RAIB and an appointment as Inspector of Railway Accidents. Over the last decade he has investigated many different accidents and incidents from track worker injuries to failures in high integrity software systems and making recommendations on industry to prevent reoccurrences.
Please note this presentation was previously given to TfL’s TechSoc on 13/2/24.
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