Bromley said most derailments are caused by broken rails, overheated train axles or human error. |
The number of collisions and derailments has reduced steadily, with the lowest ever number being recorded last year. |
The government wants to repeat the same errors we have seen occur with our railway system, the derailments, environmental devastation and death. |
He said all three train derailments have apparently been caused by an internal defect in the tracks. |
Not only are trains involved in main-track derailments heavier than ever, they are longer, too-over 25 per cent from just 15 years ago. |
As I said, just turn on the radio, read the paper, and look at the evening news, the consequence is cargo and passenger derailments. |