The Work of the RAIB

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) was established in 2005, following a recommendation from the Cullen enquiry as the independent body for investigating accidents and incidents on mainline railways, metros, tramways and heritage railways throughout the UK. Having advised on its establishment, using his experience as a BTP Crime Scene Investigator managing the scenes of train accidents, Ian Capewell jumped ship (or train!) to join it as an Inspector, and now comes to tell of the background to the RAIB, who they are, what they do and how they do it.