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Story summary
- Network Rail is suing DB Cargo UK and Touax Rail for more than £5 million.
- The suit follows a 2020 derailment near Llangennech, where ten wagons left the track.
- Rail Accident Investigation Branch blamed a wheel lock from a brake defect and poor maintenance.
- The spill released 446,000 litres of fuel, igniting 116,000 litres and contaminating wetlands.
- About 300 people were evacuated and firefighters fought the fire for nearly two days.
