Clapham rail crash - BR chief reacts to report

Title

Clapham rail crash - BR chief reacts to report

Genre

Interview

TX Date

8 Nov 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:20

Description

Interview with British Rail Chairman Sir Robert Basil (Bob) Reid, following the publication of the report from the inquiry into the Clapham rail disaster. The report on the train crash, which killed 35 and injured 113 others, says BR allowed safety standards to fall to dangerous and unacceptable levels. Reid says British Rail accepts the findings of the inquiry headed by Sir Anthony Hidden and the company has already taken steps to to ensure the tragedy will never be repeated. He also says he would not be reconsidering his position. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Robert Basil Reid

Keywords

London; Reports; British Rail; Railway transport; Rail safety; Inquests; Disasters (events); Railway accidents; Clapham Junction railway accident (1988)

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