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flag A 2023 Scotland train derailment occurred after heavy rain washed debris onto tracks, despite the driver being told to maintain normal speed.

flag A fatal accident inquiry in Scotland has revealed that the train driver involved in a 2023 Aberdeenshire derailment was instructed to maintain normal speed minutes before the crash, which occurred after heavy rain washed debris onto the tracks. flag The inquiry is examining communications between the driver and control center, the timing and adequacy of track condition warnings, and whether the speed decision was appropriate under the weather conditions. flag The incident has intensified calls for improved railway safety, especially in rural areas, and for better infrastructure resilience and real-time monitoring systems to prevent future tragedies.

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