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Sleep-Deprived Driver Causes London Bridge Train Collision

12/18/2025

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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) found a train collided with buffers at London Bridge on December 13, 2025, after fatigue-induced microsleep.
The train was moving at 2.3 mph when the microsleep occurred.
The driver was sleep-deprived from childcare duties and had worked nine of twelve rest days.
RAIB recommended fatigue-management improvements for Govia Thameslink Railway.
Govia Thameslink Railway pledged to strengthen safety protocols and staff alertness.

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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) found a train collided with buffers at London Bridge on December 13, 2025, after fatigue-induced microsleep.
The train was moving at 2.3 mph when the microsleep occurred.
The driver was sleep-deprived from childcare duties and had worked nine of twelve rest days.
RAIB recommended fatigue-management improvements for Govia Thameslink Railway.
Govia Thameslink Railway pledged to strengthen safety protocols and staff alertness.