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1 week ago

Rail Advocates Say Brightline's Shocking Safety Numbers Are Part of a Bigger Problem - Streetsblog USA

Brightline trains have killed an astounding 182 people since beginning service in 2018, averaging one death every 13 days on the tracks.
Public health
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Killer Train: U.S. transportation chief commits to reducing Brightline deaths

Brightline trains have killed 182 people since 2017, necessitating urgent safety improvements.
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San Francisco
fromsf.streetsblog.org
4 months ago

Couple of Caltrain Updates - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain introduces AI technology to enhance safety at grade crossings and reduce collision risks. RailSentry shows promising results in deterring vehicle access to tracks.
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Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Greece's rail disaster due to chronic safety gaps, inquiry finds

Greece's worst rail disaster reveals chronic safety gaps and potential unknown fuel presence, highlighting the need for urgent reforms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Grief and anger over rail disaster brings protests back to Greece's streets

Mitsotakis faces unprecedented challenges following a disastrous train crash, sparking protests and calls for accountability considering the government's mishandling of rail safety issues.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Greece's rail disaster due to chronic safety gaps, inquiry finds

Greece's worst rail disaster reveals chronic safety gaps and potential unknown fuel presence, highlighting the need for urgent reforms.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
4 months ago

Network Rail fined 3.4m after Surbiton track worker killed by passing train

Network Rail was fined £3.41 million for safety breaches resulting in the death of track worker Tyler Byrne.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Investigation after child killed by train

An investigation is ongoing into the tragic death of a child struck by a train at a crossing in south London.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

An Elizabeth line train exceeded the speed limit significantly, causing passengers to lose footing, linked to an inconspicuous and dirty speed limit sign.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them.

A train accident in India left 12 dead and 11 injured after passengers disembarked due to panic over a fire rumor.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Man who died on Tube was run over by four trains

The scenario surrounding the tragic death of Brian Mitchell on December 26 exemplifies critical failures in communication and awareness among train operators, leading to an avoidable accident.
London
Miscellaneous
fromianVisits
7 months ago

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

An Elizabeth line passenger's hand was trapped in train doors, prompting an investigation into safety measures and incident management.
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