At around 13:15 hrs on 26 September 2023, a member of staff responsible for shunting trains was struck by a train that had just exited the main shed within St Philips Marsh depot, Bristol. The member of staff sustained serious lower body injuries and some minor upper body and head injuries as a result of the accident.
Our investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events which led to the accident. It will also consider:
- the actions of those involved and the factors that may have influenced them
- the processes in place for train movements inside the depot, including the training and competence of staff involved with this activity
- the way in which the risks associated with train movements were being managed at the depot
- any underlying management factors.
Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry or by the industry's regulator, the Office of Rail and Road.
We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation. This report will be available on our website.
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