Historic Railway Disasters 10 June 1998 |
Eschede rail line re-opened(railtec)The rail line through Eschede, site of the horrific high-speed train crash last week, was re-opened to traffic today (Wed June 10 1998). The first train to use the stretch of line since the accident left the main Hamburgh station at 1630. For reasons of safety, a speed limit of 70km/h is in place. Several sections of the destroyed bridge and three passenger carriages remain beside the railway line, a grim reminder of the tragedy. The official death toll has again be revised and now stands at 94. All but one have been identified. There will be a state memorial service for the victims of the accident on 21 June 1998 at nearby Celle. The service will be led by dignatories from both the Lutheran and the Catholoic churches. |
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Links Web Site of the Town of Eschede BBC Report The ICE Crash (from High Speed Trains by Oliver Keating) Report from CNN (with pictures) Press Release (German Language) Press Release (English Translation Babelfish) Accidents involving high-speed trains Southall, West London Great Western Trains IC125 hit a freight train that was crossing its path Piacenza, Italy A Pendolino tilting train derailed whilst taking a curve at excessive speed French TGV Accidents Summaries of all TGV accidents since their introduction into service Related items Hanau, 1993 Another incident involving an ICE Genthin, 1939 Germany's worst-ever rail accident |
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