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Who's in Charge?

198117 minPGdoc-short

Two young trackmen died, prompting an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding their deaths, aimed at railway staff in supervisory roles.

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Two young trackmen died, prompting an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding their deaths, aimed at railway staff in supervisory roles.

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Ronald Dunkleydirector

Brian Peck

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Two young trackmen died while performing their duties. The events leading to their deaths are presented in this 17-minute documentary. It concludes with an enquiry into the factors that contributed to the incident. The film targets railway staff responsible for track maintenance, particularly those in supervisory roles. It aims to provide insights relevant to workplace safety and accountability within the railway industry.

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