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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Lancefield

Three trains broke storm speed limits, report says

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Rail speed limits imposed due to severe weather were broken by three trains on a single morning, investigators said.

Blanket restrictions were introduced across most of the rail network in north-west England and Scotland on February 21 as Storm Franklin brought strong winds and heavy rain.

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