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Stonehaven Crash Train Lacked Modern Safety Features

Inquiry reveals failures in weather risk management and aging train design contributed to the 2020 Stonehaven derailment; modern safety features could have improved survival chances.

  • On August 12 2020, a ScotRail High Speed Train derailed at Carmont after hitting gravel washed onto the line, killing three and injuring six.
  • Investigators said poor transfer of safety information between Network Rail and contractors contributed to risk, with an incorrectly installed drainage system causing a washout after heavy rain on August 11 and 12.
  • Dominique Louis said the 1970s Mark 3 HST coaches lacked anti‑climb devices and energy‑absorbing ends, while couplers and missing bogie retention allowed vehicles to uncouple and roll.
  • A criminal prosecution led to a �6.7 million fine for Network Rail in 2023 after admitted health and safety failings, and a spokesperson said Monday the company remains committed to supporting the inquiry and RAIB recommendations.
  • Survivors in coach D described finding themselves outside the carriage with cuts, while investigators said the death toll would have been higher if passenger numbers were not down around 65% during Covid‑19 lockdown.
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Train driver told to go at normal speed just minutes before derailment – inquiry

Train 1T08 crashed at Carmont near Stonehaven on August 12 2020 after it hit a pile of gravel washed onto the railway track.

·London, United Kingdom
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