Recommendation: 2010-021

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Ref # 2010-021
Status Closed
Occurrence Derailment of empty train due to collision with landslip debris outside Wicklow Station.
Occurrence Date 16 November 2009
Date Closed 01/12/2013

Recommendation

Iarnród Éireann should review their vegetation management processes to ensure that vegetation covering substantial earthworks structures is adequately maintained to facilitate the monitoring and inspection of earthwork structures by patrol gangers and other inspection staff.