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13/05/2011
Potters Bar Crash Leads To £3m Fine
Network Rail has been fined £3m for safety failings over the Potters Bar train crash, which killed seven people.
It had already admitted breaching safety regulations over the accident in May 2002 after faulty points were blamed for the crash, in which a London to King's Lynn service operated by WAGN derailed near Potters Bar station, in Hertfordshire.
Six passengers and a pedestrian walking near the station were killed when the train derailed.
Last year, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) launched proceedings against maintenance firm Jarvis and Network Rail under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Both companies were accused of failings over the installation, maintenance and inspection of adjustable stretcher bars, which keep the moveable section of track points at the correct width for train wheels.
(BMcC/GK)
It had already admitted breaching safety regulations over the accident in May 2002 after faulty points were blamed for the crash, in which a London to King's Lynn service operated by WAGN derailed near Potters Bar station, in Hertfordshire.
Six passengers and a pedestrian walking near the station were killed when the train derailed.
Last year, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) launched proceedings against maintenance firm Jarvis and Network Rail under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Both companies were accused of failings over the installation, maintenance and inspection of adjustable stretcher bars, which keep the moveable section of track points at the correct width for train wheels.
(BMcC/GK)
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27 April 2004
Firms accept liability for Potters Bar rail crash
In a joint statement made today Network Rail and Jarvis plc have formally accepted liability for the 2002 Potters Bar rail crash. Network Rail and Jarvis said they hoped that by "formalising the liability issue, those affected by the tragedy will gain some level of comfort and assistance".
Firms accept liability for Potters Bar rail crash
In a joint statement made today Network Rail and Jarvis plc have formally accepted liability for the 2002 Potters Bar rail crash. Network Rail and Jarvis said they hoped that by "formalising the liability issue, those affected by the tragedy will gain some level of comfort and assistance".
17 October 2005
No criminal charges over Potters Bar rail crash
There will be no manslaughter charges brought over the Potters Bar rail crash, the Crown Prosecution Service has announced. The CPS said that there was no “realistic prospect of conviction” for charges of gross negligence manslaughter against any staff from operators Railtrack – now Network Rail – and engineering firm, Jarvis, or the firms.
No criminal charges over Potters Bar rail crash
There will be no manslaughter charges brought over the Potters Bar rail crash, the Crown Prosecution Service has announced. The CPS said that there was no “realistic prospect of conviction” for charges of gross negligence manslaughter against any staff from operators Railtrack – now Network Rail – and engineering firm, Jarvis, or the firms.
10 November 2010
Rail Firm Faces Potters Bar Crash Charges
The Office of Rail Regulation has said Jarvis Rail, a network rail and maintenance company, are to be prosecuted over the 2002 Potters Bar crash. The London to King's Lynn train derailed after a points failure in May 2002, killing six people and a pedestrian. A report from the Health and Safety Executive blamed poor maintenance.
Rail Firm Faces Potters Bar Crash Charges
The Office of Rail Regulation has said Jarvis Rail, a network rail and maintenance company, are to be prosecuted over the 2002 Potters Bar crash. The London to King's Lynn train derailed after a points failure in May 2002, killing six people and a pedestrian. A report from the Health and Safety Executive blamed poor maintenance.
25 June 2003
Rail safety improves but 'key concerns' remain
Safety on the national rail network has generally improved over the past year, but track worker safety was a "key area of concern" as there were five staff deaths in 2002/03 and 17% increase in major injuries, according to a report out today.
Rail safety improves but 'key concerns' remain
Safety on the national rail network has generally improved over the past year, but track worker safety was a "key area of concern" as there were five staff deaths in 2002/03 and 17% increase in major injuries, according to a report out today.
07 April 2005
London commuters set to get free paper
The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following the completion of an OFT investigation.
London commuters set to get free paper
The way has been cleared for a new afternoon or evening newspaper to be distributed to London commuters, following the completion of an OFT investigation.
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