Government to investigate Corby rail landslip
The government has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a landslip near Corby which left hundreds of passengers stranded on a train.
An East Midlands service from London to Nottingham got stuck after the bank collapsed following heavy rain on June 13.
It meant around 190 passengers were left sitting on the train for eight hours before they were eventually rescued.
To make matters worse, a second train that came to save them also got into difficulties.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has now confirmed it's looking into what happened.
"Our investigation will identify the sequence of events that led to the flooding and cutting slope failure at this location. It will also consider: the history and condition of the cutting slope and nearby drainage; the maintenance of the cutting slope and nearby drainage; the management of the infrastructure in response to prolonged heavy rainfall; any relevant underlying management factors," a spokesperson said.
"We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation."