Recommendation: 2010-024

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Ref # 2010-024
Status Closed
Occurrence Derailment of empty train due to collision with landslip debris outside Wicklow Station.
Occurrence Date 16 November 2009
Date Closed 21/12/2015

Recommendation

Iarnród Éireann should review their structures list and ensure that all earthworks are identified and included on this list. Upon updating this list, a programme for the inspection of earthworks is to be developed and adopted at the frequency requirements set out by the Structural Inspections Standard, I-STR-6510.