Derailed Expectations: The Lewes Train Crash and the Limits of Emergency Response The images emerging from the scene of the Lewes train derailment are a stark reminder of the fragility of our transportation networks and the human cost of failure.
At least two carriages lie on their side, with passengers stranded on top as emergency services scramble to respond.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander's statement expressing her "deep concern" for the situation is welcome, but it raises more questions than answers. What exactly does this mean in practice?