The latest news from the Potters Bar Rail Crash inquest
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Potters Bar Rail Crash Inquest
The Times Series reports the latest developments at the inquest into the deaths of seven people in the 2002 rail crash
After eight years of waiting, the inquest into the deaths of seven people at the Potters Bar Rail Crash has finally begun.On May 10, 2002, an West Anglia Great Northern train derailed just outside Potters Bar and the fourth carriage flipped on to its side and crashed into the station.
Six passengers and one pedestrian were killed and 76 were injured in the crash, which forced rail firms to investigate what had gone wrong and what needed to be changed to ensure the catastrophic failures were not repeated.
The inquest, being held in Letchworth, Herts, is looking at the circumstances surrounding the fatal rail crash and the way the rail industry has reacted to it.
The Times Series will be reporting throughout the two-month hearing, keeping our readers up-to-date on all the latest developments.
Charges considered over Potters Bar
6:55am Saturday 31st July 2010
PROSECUTORS are considering whether criminal charges could be brought over the Potters Bar rail crash after an inquest concluded that a points failure lay behind the disaster.
Coroner apologises to Potters Bar rail crash families
3:39pm Friday 30th July 2010
A coroner has apologised to families of victims killed in the Potters Bar rail crash, saying it is "indefensible" they had to wait eight years for an inquest.
Poor maintenance and inspections caused Potters Bar rail disaster, jury rules
1:53pm Friday 30th July 2010
THE Potters Bar rail disaster was caused by poor maintenance and inspections, the jury at the inquest ruled today.
Jury in Potters Bar rail crash inquest retire
12:20pm Wednesday 28th July 2010
THE jury at the inquest into the deaths of seven people in the Potters Bar train crash has retired to consider its verdict.
Rail workers 'walking a tightrope due to systemic failings'
12:15pm Tuesday 20th July 2010
SAFETY of passengers and staff on Britain's railways is still at risk because of systemic failings, the father of a Potters Bar Rail Crash victim has said.
Union boss issues safety warning at Potters Bar Rail Crash inquest
12:18pm Tuesday 20th July 2010
A SENIOR rail union official has warned a repeat of the Potters Bar Rail Crash is becoming more likely with increasing cuts to maintenance staff.
Families call for 'justice' at Potters Bar Rail Crash inquest
4:29pm Wednesday 9th June 2010
THE families of the victims of the Potters Bar Rail Crash have demanded justice for their loved ones in an emotionally-charged afternoon at the inquest into their deaths.
Sainsbury's used to treat injured after Potters Bar Rail Crash
12:30pm Saturday 5th June 2010
THE first week of the Potters Bar Rail Crash inquest has revealed the heroes who rushed to the rescue after the 2002 derailment.
Nigerian Prince 'tried to walk' after Potters Bar Rail Crash
1:53pm Thursday 3rd June 2010
A NIGERIAN prince who died in the Potters Bar Rail Crash tried to get up and walk away despite suffering fatal chest injuries.
Commuters 'ran for their lives' as train crashed at Potters Bar
12:05pm Thursday 3rd June 2010
A POLICEMAN has spoken of the horrifying moment he ran for his life to dodge a derailed train as it crashed into Potters Bar station.
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