Rappler's latest stories on derailment
3 dead as packed Italy commuter train derails
(UPDATED) The regional train was enroute from the town of Cremona to the center of Italy's economic capital
Indian railways chief steps down after deadly crashes
The government has come under pressure after a series of accidents including a derailment on Wednesday morning that injured scores of passengers
Search ongoing after Indian rail crash claims at least 23 lives
UPDATED Photographs from the scene in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh show people climbing onto upended carriages to try to pull passengers out
1 dead, 27 hurt in Belgium train derailment – officials
The train carrying 85 passengers derailed 4 minutes after leaving Louvain bound for the North Sea coast via the Belgian capital the SNCB railway authorities say
Derailed New York commuter train was going too fast – probe
A spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board says the Long Island Rail Road train was going more than 10 miles per hour when the accident occurred The track speed limit is 5 mph
New York train derails during morning rush, dozens hurt
There are 76 non life threatening injuries reported at scene of LIRR train derailment Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn according to the the New York Fire Department Twitter account
Rescuers end search for India train survivors as toll hits 146
3rd UPDATE Another 179 people are being treated in hospital 60 of whom are in a serious condition a spokesman for Indian railways says
One dead, 10 hurt in Dutch train derailment
None of the injured are in life threatening condition says Dalfsen Mayor Han Noten
Acid leak likely from derailed Australian freight train
Authorities order a two kilometer 1 3 mile exclusion zone around the area which is about 300 kilometers east of Mount Isa and currently difficult to access due to floodwaters
10 dead as French high-speed train derails during test run
The accident comes a day after a string of deadly attacks in Paris but there are no signs that the train derailment was anything other than an accident
DOTC to get new MRT3 trains starting January 2016
UPDATED MRT3 passengers will have to wait a little bit longer as the delivery of new train coaches is set to begin in January 2016 instead of late 2015
PNR unsure about resuming partial operations on June 15
UPDATED The Philippine National Railways has postponed the test runs meant to ensure the safety of the trains
PNR postpones test runs
UPDATED The Philippine National Railways will likely reschedule as well the partial resumption of its operations to later than June 15
PNR unlikely to resume trips by June 1 school opening
The rail operations may resume on June 12 but with fewer trains deployed says PNR General Manager Joseph Allan Dilay
For auction: PNR rail track improvement
The rail track improvement of the Philippine National Railways is seen to be done by the third quarter of 2016 DOTC says
8th victim found dead after US train crash, as probe deepens
All 243 people aboard the train – which ran off the rails late Tuesday leaving some cars overturned and reducing others to twisted heaps of metal and debris – are now accounted for officials say
Experts say technology could have averted US train derailment
Lawmakers and experts say this week s deadly train derailment in Philadelphia could have been averted if technology that has been available for years had been installed
US train engineer slammed on emergency brakes before crash – NTSB
UPDATED The National Transportation Safety Board cautions that its first assessment of the data is preliminary and that it will need more time to piece together what happened to Amtrak Train 188
Deadline for MRT3 maintenance bids pushed anew
The deadline has been moved from October 17 to 28 citing the bidders’ requests for more time to prepare their proposals
DOTC, MRTH open to MRT3 shutdown for passenger safety
To address breakdowns it would take 5 months to procure 800 rail pieces to replace the 12 meter line Only 3 rail pieces are available at the MRT3 depot
Gov't rolls out MRT3 upgrade projects
A team comprised of LRT and MRT3 officials has been formed to oversee the maintenance projects
#TalkThursday with MRT3 spokesperson Hernando Cabrera
Rappler talks to MRT3 spokesperson Hernando Cabrera on the safety and operational efficiency of the train system
MRT3 safety audit starts August 27
A 4 pax team from Hong Kong’s MTR will conduct a safety audit on the ailing rail system following the accident and stalling this month
Gatchalian: Transport, MRT3 bosses accountable too
There would not be a human error on the part of personnel if the management is doing its job of keeping the trains safe for the riding public
MRT3 safe? Abaya says he’ll ride to prove it
To show that the train line is still safe DOTC chief Jun Abaya says he’s committed to riding the MRT3 Will other public officials promise the same?
DOTC bids out P837-M MRT 3 signaling, power systems upgrade
Maintenance contract to be extended trains for procurement also under study following last week’s accident and train stalling the DOTC chief says
Rappler Newscast | August 20, 2014
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DOTC Sec. Abaya on derailed MRT3 train
Rappler talks to Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya about the August 13 MRT3 derailing incident the train line s worst mishap to date
Abaya to resign? 'One text, I could go'
Commuters have asked him to resign over the recent MRT3 accident but transportation chief Joseph Abaya still has the trust of the President his party mate
DOTC: Cases to be filed vs MRT3 personnel for 'gross neglect'
UPDATED The train drivers and control center personnel who allegedly failed to follow safety procedures will face administrative cases says DOTC Secretary Joseph Abaya
#AnimatED: Problema sa MRT? Rebolusyon ang solusyon!
Meron tayong kalbaryo araw araw Pero nananahimik tayo nagtitiis
DOTC: MRT derailing probe results out August 19
Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya is urging the public to be patient in awaiting the outcome of the investigation as a thorough check must be conducted to determine the cause of the accident
Power supply problem stalls MRT-3 train
Full operations have since resumed at of 4 pm on Friday August 15
Is it worth it? Senate to scrutinize P6.6B MRT budget
Under its proposed budget the DOTC promises to keep MRT service disruptions to under 300 in 2015
Abaya admits MRT-3 upgrade overdue
Probably there are a lot of things that should have been done years ago says the transportation chief My conscience is clear government is acting and doing the right thing
Senators push probe of MRT-3 operations, PH public transport
Senators call for a probe not only on the derailed train but also on the MRT 3 maintenance and the country s public and mass transport system
From peeved to alarmed: MRT rider recalls train derailing
An MRT passenger narrates why it may take her some time to ride the train again despite safety assurances from transportation officials
Rappler Newscast | August 13, 2014
An MRT train derails and slams into the Taft station injuring passengers A court orders Palparan jailed in Bulacan The Vatican asks the Philippines to help Christians persecuted in Iraq
List of injured MRT-3 passengers
UPDATED At least 38 MRT passengers have been admitted to 3 hospitals in Pasay City but only 34 names are available so far
TIMELINE: MRT3 mishaps
Since it began operations the MRT has been hounded by interruptions and accidents caused by various forms of technical glitches
What caused MRT 3 accident? Gov’t begins probe
The investigation will determine if the accident was caused by technical or human error says the LRTA
MRT-3 train derailed, injuries reported
2nd UPDATE A train of the Metro Rail Transit MRT is derailed at the Taft Avenue station in Pasay City
More than 30 hurt as Chicago commuter train derails
More than 30 people were injured in Chicago when a commuter train derailed and barreled up an escalator at a station at one of the busiest airports in the United States
Mexico migrant train derailment kills 6, injures 22
UPDATED A cargo train carrying up to 300 US bound migrants derailed in southeastern Mexico killing at least 6 people and injuring 22
