Spanish crash death total could rise, as ‘gap’ in rail is probed
At least 39 people are known to have died in Sunday night’s collision between two Spanish high speed trains, and investigators are focusing on the possibility that a fault in a rail joint could have been to blame. Rescuers have been continuing to search the wreckage for more casualties.
RMT sends condolences after Spanish high speed crashThe RMT has described a Spanish high speed train collision in which at least 39 people have been killed as ‘deeply shocking’.
Network Rail job cuts predicted following reviewUp to 2,000 jobs are reported to be at risk at Network Rail because of financial pressures, reducing the total workforce by almost 5 per cent. Staff in junior managerial grades are said to be the most likely to be affected. Network Rail has yet to confirm any reductions, but the company has confirmed that a review has been taking place.
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