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RMT marks Tebay tragedy anniversary
During a night shift, an out of control 16-tonne steel wagon rolled down the West Coast Main Line reaching speeds of 40 mph before colliding with several track workers.
Four RMT members tragically died and another 5 were injured in the...
Region: North West
Tagged with: Tebay, Tragedy, RMT, Network Rail, Mick Lynch
RMT marks two years since Carmont tragedy
Despite the Rail Accident Investigation Branch making 20 recommendations in March earlier this year to improve safety when it reported into the causes of the tragedy, they have not been implemented. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “We are extremely concerned...
Region: National
Tagged with: Stonehaven, Carmont, Network Rail, Rail Tragedy, RMT
Carmont Rail accident Report
In response to the official investigation into the Carmont Rail tragedy RMT has today called for an urgent rail safety summit of the Scottish and UK Government’s, the rail unions, Network Rail, the rail infrastructure companies and operators to prevent...
Region: RMT Scotland
Tagged with: Stonehaven, Carmont, Carillion, Rail Accident Investigation Branch, RAIB, Accident, Tragedy
Scottish Government’s statement on Carmont
Commenting on the Scottish Transport Minister’s statement on the Carmont Rail accident Report, RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “RMT has been leading the calls for an urgent safety summit to prevent future rail tragedies, so we welcome the Scottish...
Region: RMT Scotland
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