A railway accident involving significant loss of life or substantial damage is a tragically recurring event in global transportation history. Such incidents, often arising from a confluence of factors such as human... Read more »
The December 2, 2015, incident involving a Metrolink commuter train in San Bernardino, California, resulted in significant loss of life and injuries. This event, attributed to a combination of factors including track... Read more »
Rail accidents in the United States encompass a range of incidents, from derailments and collisions to hazardous material spills and other operational failures. Examples include the 1918 Great Train Wreck of Nashville,... Read more »
A serious accident involving railway rolling stock, often resulting in significant damage, injuries, or fatalities, constitutes a major incident. Such events can range from collisions and derailments to fires and other unexpected... Read more »
On October 22, 1895, a steam locomotive hauling the GranvilleParis Express overran the buffer stop at its Gare Montparnasse terminus. The train crashed through the station wall, plunging onto the Place de... Read more »
Miniature railway mishaps can range from minor derailments caused by track imperfections or loose couplings, to more significant incidents involving collisions, structural failures of layouts, and even electrical malfunctions leading to fires.... Read more »
The early morning hours of January 6, 2005, witnessed a catastrophic chlorine gas release in Graniteville, South Carolina, resulting from a train derailment. A Norfolk Southern freight train carrying chlorine tanks collided... Read more »
The Christmas Eve collapse of the Whangaehu River rail bridge in 1953, resulting in the plunging of a passenger train into the floodwaters, remains one of New Zealand’s most significant rail tragedies.... Read more »
A railway accident involving significant loss of life or substantial damage often evokes the term “train disaster.” Such events can stem from various factors, including mechanical failures, human error, environmental conditions, or... Read more »
The incident, commonly referred to by its location and nature, describes a significant railway accident involving the Yufa train line. This type of event often involves factors such as mechanical failure, human... Read more »