Network Rail is to be prosecuted for failings over the Stonehaven rail crash which killed three people, it is understood. Rail chiefs are set to face charges over health and safety shortcomings that led to the fatal ScotRail train derailment at Carmont, Aberdeenshire in 2020.
It is believed no corporate homicide charges will be brought. One industry source told The Scotsman: "Network Rail has been told it will be prosecuted. Another said: "The Crown Office is quite far along in building a case, although no papers have yet been served."
The Crown Office has not confirmed the move following the deaths of train driver Brett McCullough, conductor Donald Dinnie and passenger Christopher Stuchbury But they said the police investigation into the deaths was complete and being considered by its officials.
