Network Rail staff member narrowly avoids being hit by train travelling at 60 miles per hour through Hampshire station

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a railway worker found himself just moments away from being hit by a fast-moving train near Rowlands Castle station.
A Network Rail staff member has narrowly avoided being run-over by a train at Rowlands Castle. Picture: Google StreeviewA Network Rail staff member has narrowly avoided being run-over by a train at Rowlands Castle. Picture: Google Streeview
A Network Rail staff member has narrowly avoided being run-over by a train at Rowlands Castle. Picture: Google Streeview

The Network Rail mobile operations manager was retrieving a bag from the tracks near the station on Saturday, December 19, when he came within seconds of being hit by a train hurtling towards him at 60 miles per hour.

He was able to scramble on to one of the platforms just before the train passed through the station without stopping.

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Now the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched a probe into the incident, which left both the staff member and the train driver in a distressed state.

According to investigators, the staff member went on to the tracks without requesting for trains to be stopped.

He was not aware of the non-stop service as he had contacted the wrong signaller to check if any trains were approaching.

The probe will consider the factors affecting the man’s decisions and the training required for his role.

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