 He took over the speaking telegraph, because whilst the duty signalman "appeared to be doing his best to send the message" he "was confused at the time, and I felt I was more able to send the message than he".Messages seeking assistance were then sent to Huntingdon and Peterborough.A Court of Inquiry was convened, and took evidence from 24 January to 17 February, issuing its report on 23 February.