Investigation into near derailment of train on Dublin to Cork line 18 months ago published
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on August 27, 2021 between Newbridge and Kildare near the old station at the Curragh.
The investigation said measures used to prevent access by unauthorised trains on a section of track while engineering works are taking place, known as a T3 possession, had not been authorised before Iarnród Éireann staff and contract workers had begun work on the line near the Curragh. The RAIU said an absolute T3 possession of the line had not been granted at that stage which meant the line should not have been accessed.
It noted an internal investigation carried out by Iarnród Éireann had reported that its progress had been hampered by “a lack of candour”, with some individuals providing “misleading statements” and “untruths”. The RAIU said it had not been possible to publish its own report on the accident within the required 12 months because of late and wrong information being provided to it.
Following the incident, five Iarnród Éireann staff were suspended with some subsequently disciplined and sanctioned.
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