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An Amtrak train that derailed on Tuesday was not governed by an advanced safety technology called “positive train control” that could prevent high-speed derailments.
An engineer used an emergency brake moments before Amtrak Train 188 derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at more than 100 miles per hour, according to National Transportation Safety Bureau official Robert Sumwalt, as reported by NBC.
An engineer used an emergency brake moments before Amtrak Train 188 derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at more than 100 miles per hour, according to National Transportation Safety Bureau official Robert Sumwalt, as reported by NBC.
Cranes work to clear the carriages off the tracks the day after two trains derailed as stormy winds lashed northwestern Switzerland, with police confirming that fifteen people were injured in the accident. The incidents, on regional passenger rail lines, took place within 20 minutes of each other, and about 30 kilometres (18 miles) apart, north of the Swiss capital Bern. IMAGES
Members of rescue teams arrive on site of derailed train in Italy. Two people were killed and about 25 injured when the high-speed train derailed near Milan. According to initial findings reported by the media, the train went off the rails and struck a freight wagon on a parallel track before hitting the building. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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