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Investigation into an incident involving a freight train partly loaded with ballast stone, at Romford station, on 4 February 2010
The RAIB is carrying out an investigation into an incident involving freight train 6L57, partly loaded with stone ballast, which ran from Acton yard in west London, to Ipswich, Suffolk, on 4 February 2010.
As the train passed through Romford station at about 60 mph at 07:28 hrs, pieces of stone fell from the train and struck people who were on the station platform, a small number of whom received minor injuries. The train was stopped by signals and then proceeded at reduced speed to Ingatestone, where it was examined by railway staff, and allowed to continue its journey. Later, as it passed through Colchester, staff saw more ballast falling from the train, and it was stopped for further examination.
The preliminary investigation by the RAIB found that the hopper doors of a PGA type wagon near the rear of the train were open allowing a significant quantity of ballast to drop onto the track. The investigation will include a review of the operator's arrangements for ensuring that the train was safe to travel before its departure from Acton yard.
The RAIB^s investigation is independent of any investigations by the British Transport Police, or by the safety authority.
The RAIB will publish a report, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of its investigation. This report will be available on the RAIB website.
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