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Distracted London-bound train driver went 100mph over limit | Distracted London-bound train driver went 100mph over limit |
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A train driver who sped through a 20mph (32km/h) zone at 121mph (194km/h) was distracted as he grasped for medication for an illness. | A train driver who sped through a 20mph (32km/h) zone at 121mph (194km/h) was distracted as he grasped for medication for an illness. |
The driver missed two speed restriction warning signs, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). | The driver missed two speed restriction warning signs, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). |
An emergency limit was set at Sandy South Junction, Bedfordshire, after a crack was found on a set of points the day before the journey, on 19 October. | |
When he finally noticed, it was too late to reduce his speed completely. | When he finally noticed, it was too late to reduce his speed completely. |
The RAIB also said a failure by London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) to notify drivers of emergency restrictions prior to their journey was a contributing factor. | The RAIB also said a failure by London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) to notify drivers of emergency restrictions prior to their journey was a contributing factor. |
Always a risk | Always a risk |
The driver told investigators he began to feel worse as the train got closer to Sandy and he did not notice the first warning sign. | The driver told investigators he began to feel worse as the train got closer to Sandy and he did not notice the first warning sign. |
He then misunderstood a second warning and thought it did not apply to his train. | He then misunderstood a second warning and thought it did not apply to his train. |
The RAIB warned that although there was no accident on this occasion, there was always a risk when trains do not comply with speed restrictions. | The RAIB warned that although there was no accident on this occasion, there was always a risk when trains do not comply with speed restrictions. |
No-one was injured as a result of the speeding and the LNER service from Aberdeen made it to London King's Cross safely. | No-one was injured as a result of the speeding and the LNER service from Aberdeen made it to London King's Cross safely. |
The report stated it was also possible the driver missed the first warning sign because of issues with its visibility. | The report stated it was also possible the driver missed the first warning sign because of issues with its visibility. |
LNER now warns all its drivers of any speed restrictions on their routes following recommendations by the RAIB. | LNER now warns all its drivers of any speed restrictions on their routes following recommendations by the RAIB. |
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