The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has confirmed a full investigation into the death of 14-year-old Joshua Travis, who was struck by a train at a footpath crossing in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, on 26 November.
British Transport Police were called to the Chestnut Grove footpath crossing just after 7pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Joshua, a former Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
The RAIB stated that the train was travelling at approximately 60mph at the time of the accident. The investigation will determine the sequence of events and may issue recommendations on improving safety at the crossing.
It has emerged that Network Rail had previously asked Nottinghamshire County Council to close the crossing due to multiple near misses. The footpath will remain closed until 26 May next year.
Tributes have been paid to Joshua, described by his family as “a lad with incredible energy for life”, leaving a gap that “will be impossible to fill”.
