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I welcome the independent HSE investigation into this tragic, but extremely rare, accident.
HSE has already received proposals from the railway industry in response to the recommendations. In particular, agreement has been reached to improve the procedure for fitting the bolts which secure the fuel tank, and to improve the resistance of the plumbing pipes. Discussions have also commenced on emergency procedures and equipment.
"Travel in this country by train is over four times as safe as travel by bus and 15 times safer than travel by car. Railways remain one of the safest forms of transport, and serious accidents are relatively rare."
