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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/5372818.stm
Despite this tragedy and loss of life, there is something positive to come from it. The Manufacturers will learn important lessons about the crash worthiness of the train.
There were only 2 on the maintenance vehicle, so the majority of deaths came from the leading coach of the train, which was 3/4's demolished. If it was only going half its intended speed, the devastation at full speed must be total.
Granted that most rail transport travelling at those speeds, when hitting a stationary object, arent going to fare well but the train didnt come flying off the track, and only the lead vehicle was affected by the incident. Theres no evidence of inter-vehicle crushing.
Despite this tragedy and loss of life, there is something positive to come from it. The Manufacturers will learn important lessons about the crash worthiness of the train.
There were only 2 on the maintenance vehicle, so the majority of deaths came from the leading coach of the train, which was 3/4's demolished. If it was only going half its intended speed, the devastation at full speed must be total.
Granted that most rail transport travelling at those speeds, when hitting a stationary object, arent going to fare well but the train didnt come flying off the track, and only the lead vehicle was affected by the incident. Theres no evidence of inter-vehicle crushing.