Recommendation: 2010-022 | Railway Accident Investigation Unit

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Ref #	2010-022
Status	Closed
Occurrence	Derailment of empty train due to collision with landslip debris outside Wicklow Station.
Occurrence Date	16 November 2009
Date Closed	01/10/2013

Recommendation

Iarnród Éireann should review the effectiveness of their standards in relation to conducting earthworks inspections during periods of heavy rainfall, ensuring that earthworks vulnerable to failure are inspected during these periods by appropriately trained patrol gangers or inspectors.