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Passenger train derails near UK’s Lewes; routes disrupted
A passenger train derailed and flipped onto its side near Lewes, East Sussex, on Thursday afternoon, disrupting multiple rail routes. Network Rail reported the Southern service came off the tracks shortly before…
The Story in Brief
A passenger train derailed and flipped onto its side near Lewes, East Sussex, on Thursday afternoon, disrupting multiple rail routes. Network Rail reported the Southern service came off the tracks shortly before 4 pm BST. British Transport Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the scene near Lewes station. Photos showed at least two overturned carriages.
No injuries or casualties were reported immediately. The South East Coast Ambulance Service also responded. Passengers were advised to allow up to 60 minutes of extra travel time. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander thanked emergency services. The cause of the derailment was not immediately known.
The Indian Opinion
No injuries in a train derailment near Lewes is a relief, but the sight of overturned carriages is a reminder that rail safety can never be taken for granted. Some will blame aging infrastructure or lack of investment. Others might cite human error. The truth will emerge once the Rail Accident Investigation Branch completes its inquiry. Until then, speculation is pointless. The real test is whether the track signalling and rolling stock involved had been flagged for maintenance. Numbers from the investigation report will settle the question.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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