The aftermath of the accident saw widespread speed limit Limiting reductions throughout the rail network and a tightening Cause_change_of_strength of health and safety procedures , the repercussions of which were still felt years later .

although assisted Assistance by a bombardment of the french lines by several british warships commanded by captain robert hallowell , and a strong defence of the castle by catalan regulars and militia with men of the 38-gun frigate commanded by thomas cochrane , the garrison was unable to prevent Preventing_or_letting the advance of the franco-italian siege lines tightening Cause_change_of_strength its grip around the citadel .