Two bridge workers ‘nearly hit by train’

Two bridge workers were almost hit by a train travelling at more than 70mph as it approached Dundee station, an investigation has revealed.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said the workers were forced to move clear of the train, which struck a portable generator on the line.

The RAIB said the workers were left with “very little space available between the train and parapet”. The incident happened at about 12.30 am on 10 July.

The RAIB said the workers were part of a group working on the bridge at the time.