Subject
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
London Travel News has published 11 stories involving Rail Accident Investigation Branch, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Tube & Rail · London
Driver accelerated past red signal before fatal train crash
A train driver killed in a collision north of London continued to accelerate after passing a red signal, investigators have found. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is continuing its inquiry into the incident on June 19.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 - Tube & Rail · All London
Bedford train crash: Driver sped up after red light warning
A train involved in the Bedford rail crash accelerated after the driver received a red light warning, investigators have found. The driver, who died in the collision, acknowledged the alert but the train continued to speed up before hitting a stationary train.
All London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - World
Driver spotted track 'kink' before Wickford derailment
A Greater Anglia train driver reported seeing a "kink" in the track moments before his train derailed near Wickford station on 14 August. On-board CCTV footage corroborated the driver's observation of a track misalignment at the same location. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch published preliminary findings into the incident today, 28 August.
4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · London
Heatwave causes railway track buckling and delays
Britain's railways are facing significant challenges during hot weather, with steel tracks expanding and potentially buckling under extreme heat. This can lead to derailments, service cancellations, and costly repairs. Network Rail is exploring solutions, including painting tracks white and adjusting operational temperatures.
London5 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 20 - World
Lewes Rail Line Reopens September 1 After Derailment
Rail services between Haywards Heath and Lewes are set to resume on Tuesday, September 1, following a passenger train derailment on August 13. The incident involved the 2:24pm London Victoria to Eastbourne service. A preliminary report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch did not cite hot conditions as a cause.
4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 20 
Tube & Rail · West LondonChiltern Railways cancels West Ruislip to Marylebone trains after heatwave derailments
Chiltern Railways has cancelled or delayed trains between West Ruislip and London Marylebone after two passenger trains derailed near London during last week’s heatwave. Network Rail and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are probing the causes, while passengers are advised to expect disruption until the evening.
West London4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- Tube & Rail · London
Overhead line damage shuts King’s Cross trains until Sunday night
London King’s Cross services face cancellations and delays until at least 23:00 on 29 September after overhead line damage between Peterborough and Stevenage. Two derailments in Essex and East Sussex earlier in the week continue to disrupt Southern and Greater Anglia routes.
London4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 85 · Hype 30 - World
Two UK train derailments in 24 hours trigger safety reviews
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing two derailments within 24 hours, one near Wickford, Essex, and another near Lewes, East Sussex, which injured two. Network Rail called Britain’s railways among the safest globally but acknowledged extreme weather challenges. Services remain suspended on the affected route.
4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 89 · Hype 32 - Tube & Rail · London
Major rail disruption after train derails upright in London
A train derailed upright near Wickford on 14 August 2026, causing major disruption to London rail services. Network Rail has suspended services while engineers assess damage. Passengers are advised to check operators’ websites for updates and alternative travel options.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 30 · Hype 75 - Tube & Rail · London
Lewes derailment closes Haywards Heath, Lewes line after 11 injured
A Southern service train derailed near Lewes on 13 August 2026, injuring 11 passengers and trapping about 150 on board. The Haywards Heath, Lewes line remains closed while specialist teams assess the train and track. Two passengers were seriously hurt.
London4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 
Tube & Rail · South LondonLewes derailment shuts Southern trains to London Victoria until 22:00
A train derailed near Lewes station on 13 August 2026, closing lines to London Victoria and coastal towns. British Transport Police confirmed the incident, with services suspended until 22:00 while emergency crews work at the scene.
South London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65