Bedford train crash that killed driver and injured 162 sparks rail strike amid safety fears

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Bedford train crash that killed driver and injured 162 sparks rail strike amid safety fears.

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A trade union has called strikes over safety concerns following the deadly Bedford train crash last month.

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The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union has called for strikes throughout August, citing "growing safety concerns" with the new fleet of Class 810 Aurora trains.

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The union claims the train has been "operating with a significant number of faults".RMT alleges that a procedure used by drivers to clear one of the system faults resulted in key safety systems being switched off.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The union confirmed strikes will take place the first three Saturdays in August.Rail Magazine, citing a union document, reported the procedure that was highlighted by the RMT "effectively turns all train systems off, and then on again, causing a period of approximately 20 minutes where essential safety systems become unavailable."Drivers were told they must ensure the signaller was aware of the fault and that a track closure and alternative communication must be in place, the...

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