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« on: December 15, 2023, 12:08:46 »
No fatalities reported, but hundreds injured, and about 100 detained in hospital.
Images show a train divided, and reports refer to a collision, it is not clear whether the collision led to the train becoming divided, or vice versa.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67724238
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It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
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« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2023, 15:21:44 »
Later reports on lunchtime TV news suggest that the accident was caused by the extreme cold weather affecting the region, down to about minus 40  degrees.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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