Initial findings into cause of UK crash due tomorrow
Initial findings of an investigation into the cause of the Cumbria train crash in the UK are expected to be released tomorrow, Network Rail’s chief executive John Armitt said today.
The announcement came as weather conditions and access problems hampered efforts to move the train from the site of the tragedy.
Heavy lifting equipment needs to be moved onto the site which is only accessed via narrow rural roads.
Rain overnight has also caused the scene of the accident to become very muddy underfoot.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said workers would be preparing the site today for the bulky lifting equipment to move in.
He said: “We are continuing to co-ordinate the investigation into the derailment on Friday evening.
“Working in partnership with the Rail Accident and Investigation Branch (RAIB) and Her Majesty’s Railway Inspectorate (HMRI), this is an extremely methodical and technical process that is likely to continue for a number of days.
“Today, detailed forensic examinations will take place on the whole scene. Access to the scene remains complicated due to the isolated location and weather conditions. Today work will begin to prepare site for heavy lifting equipment to access the scene. At this stage we can’t say exactly when that lifting equipment will be on site.”
