Railway related deaths
PFD Category
Reports: 103
Areas: 39
Earliest: Nov 2013
Latest: 5 Feb 2026
72% response rate (above 62% average). 36% of classified responses show concrete action taken. Reports fell 30% from 10 (2023) to 7 (2024).
PFD Reports
61 resultsStephen Cahill
All Responded
2016-0304
23 Aug 2016
Bedfordshire and Luton
Network Rail
Concerns summary
Easy access to the railway line through inadequate fencing and an access gate poses a risk, and a recommended review of these security measures has not been carried out.
Susan Hamlett
All Responded
2016-wp25372
4 Aug 2016
Bedfordshire and Luton
Network Rail
Michael Younghusband
All Responded
2016-0235
23 Jun 2016
Exeter and Greater Devon
Great Western Railway
Concerns summary
A railway crossing point was in a poor state, with a section standing proud of the track, presenting a significant tripping hazard for users.
Anna Masson
All Responded
2016-0108
15 Mar 2016
Central Hampshire
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Concerns summary
A new mental health referral screening pathway, conducted by junior staff, may not be robust enough to identify urgent cases, and there is inconsistent practice across the Trust's mental health teams.
Jakovas Fofonovas
All Responded
2016-0077
26 Feb 2016
London Inner (South)
Network Rail
Concerns summary
Safety recommendations from a British Transport Police report to restrict public access and enhance safety at a railway bridge remained unaddressed by the time of the inquest.
Ashley Matthews
All Responded
2015-0297
23 Jul 2015
Black Country
British Transport Police
Concerns summary
Insecure perimeter fencing allowed unauthorized access to the railway site, and there was a lack of warning signs for high voltage cabling on the bridge.
Matthew Hoare
All Responded
2015-0203
27 May 2015
London (Inner South)
National Rail
Concerns summary
Ineffective security equipment allowed easy access to the station and tracks after operational hours, with individuals able to climb through widely spaced yellow tape.
Anthony Ponting
All Responded
2014-0332
8 Jul 2014
Somerset (West)
Network Rail
Louise Allen
All Responded
2022-0159
East London
North East London NHS Foundation Trust …
Concerns summary
An inadequate care plan resulted from severe failings in care coordination, stemming from insufficient, underpaid, and overworked care co-ordinators facing high caseloads and staff turnover.
Action taken summary
The Trust conducted a pay review in July 2021, upgrading all Band 5 Nurses to Band 6, and gave a £1000 payment to Band 6 Care Coordinators in October 2021. They have also agreed to recruit eight addit
Connor Marron
All Responded
2022-0190
Inner North London
Alexandra Palace and Network Rail
Thames Water
Concerns summary
Inadequate railway fence, lack of lighting, and absence of warning signs for hazards like a stream, along with poor exit signage, posed significant safety risks.
Action taken summary
Network Rail states that the stream, venue, and associated lighting/signs are not on its land and thus not its responsibility, and that lighting is not provided along its fence lines. However, followi
Alun Davies
All Responded
2022-0196
Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
South Western Railway and BTP Fatal Inv…
Concerns summary
Portchester Railway Station has limited staffing, CCTV, and poor visibility despite being an escalated location with multiple fatalities. Previous safety recommendations remain unaddressed, and public welfare announcements are lacking.
Action taken summary
South Western Railway has rejected increasing staffing levels, RCO patrols, and 24/7 CCTV surveillance at Portchester Station, stating existing measures are adequate. They have already installed tresp