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Anna Vereker, Martine Gravil
Abstract
The UK rail industry faces persistent challenges in managing fatigue risk, despite regulatory mandates and lessons from major incidents such as Clapham (1988) and Sandilands (2016). Structural changes, including the creation of Great British Rail, add new pressures and constraints, while progress is hindered by economic, operational, and cultural barriers. This paper argues that a deeper, systems-based understanding and the application of human factors tools are essential to develop pragmatic, multidimensional solutions alongside industry.