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| Probe launched over passengers on Lewisham train tracks | Probe launched over passengers on Lewisham train tracks |
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| An investigation has been launched after passengers forced their way on to the track from a broken-down train. | |
| Passengers got off the train after being stranded for up to three hours on the Southeastern service on Friday. | Passengers got off the train after being stranded for up to three hours on the Southeastern service on Friday. |
| British Transport Police have issued a warning urging passengers to stay on board stranded trains, where they are "far safer". | |
| Southeastern and Network Rail have hired an independent investigator to review the matter. | Southeastern and Network Rail have hired an independent investigator to review the matter. |
| The incident has been referred to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). | The incident has been referred to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). |
| 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, | 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. | 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. | 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." | "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. | 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." |
| The RAIB said it would now consider investigating the incident. | The RAIB said it would now consider investigating the incident. |