TRAIN ACCIDENT: OHIO, GREECE, PASSENGER, FREIGHT, DERAILMENT, CRASH…

Train travel has been a popular mode of transportation since the 19th century, and it continues to be widely used today. However, despite advances in technology and safety measures, train accidents have occurred throughout history, resulting in tragic loss of life and devastating damage. There is News everywhere about the environment problem in OHIO and now the crash in Greece.

Major train accidents in history

Quintinshill Rail Disaster (1915)

On May 22, 1915, the deadliest train accident in British history occurred at the Quintinshill railway station in Scotland. Two passenger trains collided, and a third train crashed into the wreckage. A total of 227 people were killed and more than 246 injured.

Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne Train Disaster (1917)

On December 12, 1917, a train carrying French soldiers derailed in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, France, killing at least 540 people and injuring hundreds more. The accident was caused by a combination of excessive speed and poor maintenance.

Balvano Train Disaster (1944)

On March 2, 1944, a train carrying hundreds of people stalled in a tunnel near Balvano, Italy. Due to the lack of ventilation and the use of coal-fired engines, many passengers died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The exact number of casualties is unknown, but estimates range from 426 to 500.

Tsurumi Train Disaster (1963)

On November 9, 1963, a train carrying more than 1,000 passengers derailed in Tsurumi, Japan, killing at least 161 people and injuring more than 300 others. The accident was caused by a broken axle on one of the train's carriages.

Tangshan Train Disaster (1976)

On July 28, 1976, a train carrying more than 1,000 people derailed near Tangshan, China, killing at least 200 passengers and injuring many more. The accident was caused by a combination of human error and poor maintenance.

Bihar Train Disaster (1981)

On June 6, 1981, a train carrying more than 800 passengers derailed in the Indian state of Bihar, killing at least 800 people and injuring hundreds more. The accident was caused by a combination of overcrowding, poor maintenance, and human error.

Awash Train Derailment (1985)

On January 6, 1985, a train derailed in the Awash River valley in Ethiopia, killing at least 428 people and injuring hundreds more. The accident was caused by a combination of poor maintenance and excessive speed.

Gare de Lyon Train Accident (1988)

On October 27, 1988, a commuter train crashed into a stationary train at the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris, France. The collision sparked a fire that killed 56 people and injured more than 100 others.

Ufa Train Disaster (1989)

On June 4, 1989, two passenger trains collided near Ufa, Russia, killing at least 575 people and injuring hundreds more. The accident was caused by a combination of human error and a faulty signalling system.

Santiago de Compostela Derailment (2013)

On July 24, 2013, a high-speed train derailed near Santiago de Compostela, Spain, killing 80 people and injuring more than 140 others. The accident was caused by excessive speed, with the train travelling at more than twice the speed limit.

In next articles we will explore the major causes of accidents and what to do to help avoid them.