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How are rail incidents investigated?
When a train derails, as happened near Lewes, a thorough investigation is launched to determine the cause. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is an independent body that investigates serious railway accidents and incidents in the UK. Their findings help to improve safety across the network and prevent similar incidents from happening again.
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