RAIL union RMT has demanded Network Rail stop imposing continual cuts on safety and maintenance work after the firm was fined £6.7 million today for safety failings in the 2020 Stonehaven derailment disaster.

RMT also accused Network Rail of largely ignoring safety recommendations which were made following the accident in Carmont, Scotland, in which three people died and six were injured.

The firm, responsible for maintaining Britain’s privatised network, admitted to health and safety failings over the derailment three years ago.