Concrete Issues: The 2022 Burgrain (Germany) Train DerailmentAn underestimated chemical reaction in substandard concrete causes a train track to come apart as a train passes over it. 5 people die.Dec 1Dec 1
Through 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.Nov 31Nov 31
Broken 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
Construction, 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
Fans, 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
Saw 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
Untrained, 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
Bumped 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
Poorly 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
Accidental 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
