Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Lancefield

Woman killed at crossing Network Rail knew posed ‘unacceptable’ risk – report

An elderly woman was struck and killed by a train at a level crossing which Network Rail knew posed an “unacceptable” risk, an investigation has found.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said in a report that “complexities with the technology” meant the Government-owned company had not installed miniature stop lights at the crossing near Ashtead, Surrey, before the fatal incident on April 21 last year.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.