22.03.16
RAIB opens investigation following Grimston Lane level crossing fatality
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has launched an investigation into the death of a pedestrian on a level crossing near Felixstowe last month.
The fatality occurred at around 12.25pm on 23 February when the pedestrian was struck by a train from Ipswich to Felixstowe.
The accident occurred on the Grimston Lane footpath-only crossing.
The RAIB is now seeking to establish the causes of the accident, investigating areas including factors which may have influenced the actions of the pedestrian and the design and/or management of the crossing.
The death comes as Network Rail launched a new campaign to raise awareness among the public of how to avoid level crossing accidents, as well as investing £100m in promoting level crossing safety and replacing crossings with bridges as part of the £40bn Railway Upgrade Plan.