Railway Accident Investigation Unit

The Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU) is an independent investigative agency of the government of the Republic of Ireland, with its head office in Dublin. The RAIU is housed within the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.[1]

The RAIU investigates accidents and incidents on Irish railways. The RAIU's investigations are carried out in accordance with the Railway Safety Act 2005, the Railway Safety Directive 2004/49/EC and Statutory Instrument No. 258 of 2014 European Union (Railway Safety) (Reporting and investigation of serious accidents, accidents and incidents) Regulations 2014.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Contact." (Archive) Railway Accident Investigation Unit. Retrieved on 16 February 2012. "2 Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland."
  2. ↑ "About Us." (Archive) Railway Accident Investigation Unit. Retrieved on 16 February 2012.

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