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Probes launched after passengers jump on Lewisham train tracks Probe launched over passengers on Lewisham train tracks
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Investigations have been launched after passengers forced their way out of a broken down train and walked down the track. An investigation has been launched after passengers forced their way on to the track from a broken down train.
Passengers were stranded for up to three hours on the Southeastern service outside Lewisham on Friday without heating, lights or use of the toilet. Passengers got off the train after being stranded for up to three hours on the Southeastern service on Friday.
Several people exited the train after the emergency button was pressed. British Transport Police have issued a warning, urging passengers to stay on board stranded trains where they were "far safer".
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is investigating, as is Southeastern and Network Rail. Southeastern and Network Rail have hired an independent investigator to review the matter.
Southeastern, which together with Network Rail has hired an independent investigator, said passengers could have been killed on the live tracks. The incident has been referred to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).
In a statement, the firm said: "We'd like to sincerely apologise to all our passengers who were caught up in the disruption. Passengers complained of being cold, tired and stranded for up to three hours on a broken down train without heating, lights or use of the toilet,
Southeastern said passengers could have been killed on the live tracks.
In a tweet, British Transport Police said: "Self-evacuating from trains is never a good idea as it places you and others at significant risk.
"You are risking your life trespassing on live tracks."
In a statement, Southeastern said: "We'd like to sincerely apologise to all our passengers who were caught up in the disruption.
"Although events of this nature are extremely rare, we are determined to learn lessons that we can apply at all levels to prevent and mitigate future incidents.""Although events of this nature are extremely rare, we are determined to learn lessons that we can apply at all levels to prevent and mitigate future incidents."
Southeastern said they would be providing compensation for those people directly affected. The RAIB said it would now consider investigating the incident.
The RAIB has been contacted for comment.