RAIU

The Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU) is the independent railway accident investigation organisation for Ireland. The RAIU is concerned with the investigation of accidents and incidents on: ... Following an accident, a number of investigations may be started by different organisations. The objectives of these investigations are different. The RAIU provides a focus and lead for the technical investigation into the causes and consequences of the accident. However, the roles of the Garda, Health and Safety Authority and the Commission for Railway Regulation (formally known as the Railway Safety Commission) are not changed by the existence of the RAIU. These agencies may investigate to find out if there has been a breach of the relevant law. The RAIU's investigations normally involve investigators visiting the accident scene, assessing what has happened and gathering the evidence needed to find the cause. As part of collecting evidence from the scene, the RAIU investigators may..

Also known as: Railway Accident Investigation Unit

Primary location: Lane Ireland