Responding to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch report into track workers struck by a train at Margam on 3 July 2019, ORR’s HM Chief Inspector of Railways, Ian Prosser CBE said:
“Our thoughts continue to be with the families and friends of Gareth Delbridge and Michael Lewis, who were struck and killed by a train at Margam in July last year.
“Track worker safety is paramount and in the 18 months prior to the incident at Margam we undertook additional inspections following our growing concerns that Network Rail was not doing enough to control risks to track workers.
“These inspections had resulted in formal enforcement action being taken. Network Rail responded by forming a significant task force to bring about much needed improvements.”
“Our investigation into this tragic incident continues, however the recommendations in this report are welcomed.”
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