Does Bedford train crash raise wider questions about safety?
It is not yet clear what could have allowed the two trains to collide despite multiple failsafes in today’s railways
The crash between two East Midlands Railway trains on Friday was shocking not only for the large number of casualties but also for its nature and circumstances – occurring on an upgraded main railway line with new trains, modern signalling and none of the apparent external factors such as extreme weather or leaf fall that have contributed to recent notable accidents.
Specialist investigators from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and British Transport Police are yet to release any details and have cautioned against speculation.
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