Editing Deadwood Train Wreck of 2025 (section)

== Investigation and Aftermath ==
The PIBR, ASER, and New Territories Highway Patrol launched a joint investigation into the incident. The PIBR and ASER were not found at fault for the incident, as the patrolman deliberately parked on the tracks and the active warning devices at the road crossing were functioning properly at the time of the collision. 

The suspect on the train was never identified, but was pre-cleared of any wrongdoing for the incident. 

The PIBR, ASER, City of Deadwood, and damaged hotel all filed suit against the New Territories Highway Patrol for the damages incurred; PIBR for the medical bills of X130's conductor and the lead locomotive of the train which was deemed a total loss, ASER for the damage to track and signal equipment, the City of Deadwood for damaged vegetation and sidewalks, and the hotel for damage to their property. The case was settled with 2,100,000E$ awarded to the PIBR conductor, 900,000E$ awarded to PIBR for loss of their locomotive, 650,000E$ awarded to ASER for equipment damage, 520,000E$ awarded to the hotel for repairs and lost business, and 90,000E$ awarded to the City of Deadwood for sidewalk repairs and vegetation replacement. NTDOT also received an interagency funds transfer from the Highway Patrol for damage to the national highway infrastructure, including pavement and street lighting. This payment totaled 70,070E$. The New Territories Highway Patrol was placed in deep financial instability due to this payout, and was forced to fire 17 patrolmen to compensate. An expanded speed camera program on national highways partially offset the loss in traffic enforcement patrolmen.

The nearby hotel was repaired and reopened some months after the incident.