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‘Too much reliance’ placed on firm behind faulty drain, derailment inquiry told
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Network Rail placed “too much reliance” on the contractor that built a faulty drainage system that led a train to derail in 2020, an inquiry has heard.
“When the project is in process, Network Rail does not oversee the project on a daily basis,” he said.
Both witnesses said that since the derailment, there had been a “massive focus” within Network Rail on ensuring this documentation is now provided as part of every project.
A criminal prosecution saw Network Rail fined £6.7 million in 2023 after it admitted health and safety failings over the crash.
A Network Rail spokesperson said on Monday the Government-owned company is “committed to supporting the work of the inquiry and continuing to deliver on the recommendations made by RAIB”.