A light rail train carrying passengers in Kuala Lumpur collided in a tunnel with an empty train on a test run. Officials promised a full investigation.
Tag: Railroad Accidents and Safety
Mexico City’s Mayor Caught in Political Fallout After Train Crash
Mexico City’s mayor and one of her predecessors, both of whom are eyeing the nation’s highest office, were the subject of public anger after the train crash.
Mexico City’s Metro Is Plagued by Problems
Once a source of national pride, the city’s subway system has become an emblem of urban decay.
What We Know About the Mexico City Train Crash
The accident occurred in the city’s southeast, killing more than 20 and injuring at least 70 others, the authorities said.
Train Crash in Egypt Kills at Least 11
In a country known for poorly maintained equipment and mismanagement, a deadly accident north of Cairo adds to the trauma.
Taiwan Prosecutors Charge Man With Causing Deadly Train Crash
The driver of a crane truck that slid down an embankment — into the path of an oncoming express train — faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
Taiwan Crash Investigators Focus on How Truck Fell in Train’s Path
Officials were trying to determine why the truck slid downhill from a construction site on Friday, resulting in the island’s deadliest rail disaster in decades.
They Survived Taiwan’s Train Crash. Their Loved Ones Did Not.
A woman lost her husband and their two children, who were athletes at a university. A man held his 5-year-old daughter in his arms in the minutes before she died.
Taiwan Train Crash Kills At Least 36 People, Injuring Dozens
The Taroko Express train derailed and crashed in a tunnel on the first day of a long holiday weekend.
Trains Collide in Egypt, Killing at Least 32
Officials said emergency brakes were activated on one train, which was hit by another behind it. The country’s railways have been plagued by poor maintenance and mismanagement.