Max SThrough the Roof: The 2023 Fritzens (Austria) Tunnel FireA campervan on a train comes into contact with the overhead catenary in a tunnel, setting the train on fire. 33 people are injured.3d ago3d ago
Max SBroken Arrow: The 2002 Rometta (Italy) Train DerailmentA poorly installed section of track fails under the wheels of an express train, causing it to derail & crash through a house. 8 people die.Oct 61Oct 61
Max SConstruction, Coverage, Corrosion: The 2024 Pardubice (Czechia) Train CollisionLacking safety systems and an inattentive driver cause a train collision, leading to a neglected train car breaking apart. 4 people die.Sep 12Sep 12
Max SFans, Freezing and Fire: The 2019 Berlin (Germany) Train FireInsufficient maintenance allows a defective heating system to set a passenger train on fire. 4 people are injured.Aug 4Aug 4
Max SSaw a Light: The 2022 Münchendorf (Austria) Train DerailmentA slow reaction by the signal box crew and unreasonable confidence from routine cause a train to derail at high speed. 1 person dies.Jul 42Jul 42
Max SUntrained, Unconfirmed: The 2018 Ankara-Marşandiz (Turkey) Train CollisionAn untrained signal box worker working on a rail line which is missing safety systems leads to two trains colliding head-on. 9 people die.Jun 25Jun 25
Max SBumped to a Big Boom: The 1896 Braamfontein (South Africa) Train ExplosionInsufficient care when handling explosives on a freight train leads to a devastating explosion. 75 people die.May 262May 262
Max SPoorly Guarded: The 1994 Cowden (England) Train CollisionA crew member’s presence in the driver’s cab leads to a train running a red signal, causing a head-on collision. 5 people die.May 191May 191
Max SAccidental Automation: The 2013 Vienna-Penzing (Austria) Train CollisionAn error by a dispatcher during irregular operations causes two trains to collide head-on. 50 people are injured.May 12May 12
Max SLacking Linguality: The 2001 Pécrot (Belgium) Train CollisionInsufficient safety-systems allow a language-barrier to cause two trains to collide with each other. 8 people die.May 52May 52
