Accidents involving vehicles and trains have been increasing as the Mexican government has pushed to revitalize railroads and build new passenger lines.
Tag: Railroad Accidents and Safety
Authorities Point to Cable Disconnecting in First Report on Lisbon Funicular Crash
Portuguese authorities released a highly anticipated preliminary report into the disaster, which killed 16 people this week.
Lisbon Funicular Was Inspected Hours Before Deadly Crash
Investigators are searching for the cause of the crash that killed 16 people, with questions focusing on a possible failure of the cable that kept the two cars in balance.
Questions Focus on Cable in Lisbon Funicular Crash
Images of recovery efforts in the accident, which killed 16 people on Wednesday, appeared to show damage to a cable connecting the funicular’s two cars.
Portugal Searches for Cause of Lisbon Funicular Crash as Death Toll Rises
The crash, at a popular tourist site, killed at least 16 people. The authorities were working to identify the victims, who included an American citizen.
Lisbon Funicular Crash: What to Know About the Cause and Victims
At least 16 people were killed after the Glória funicular, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, crashed.
At Least 15 Dead After Lisbon Funicular Derails and Crashes, Officials Say
The funicular line, one of three in Lisbon, is a popular tourist attraction.
Heavy Rain Likely Caused Deadly German Train Derailment, Investigators Say
Television news footage showed bent tracks and piles of mud at the scene of the accident near the town of Riedlingen in southern Germany. Three people were killed and 41 injured.
Train Derails in Germany
Officials had no immediate explanation for the accident, which occurred near the southern city of Ulm.
Eurostar Trains Delayed and Canceled After Cable Theft
The company running the passenger service between Britain and continental Europe advised travelers to “cancel or postpone.”