Network Rail Grayrigg apology
The Grayrigg derailment in 2007, resulting in the tragic death of Mrs Masson, was a terrible event.
Within hours of the event it was clear that we were responsible, that the infrastructure was at fault, so it is right that we plead guilty.
– David Higgins, Network Rail chief executiveWe again apologise to Mrs Masson's family for the undoubted grief this has caused them.


