UK Train Collision North of London Kills Driver, Leaves 28 Hospitalised
A train collision north of London has killed a driver and hospitalised 28 people, including nine in critical condition. UK accident investigators are examining the incident.
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Court Confirms 45-Month Jail Sentence and RM13,000 Fine for Tour Bus Driver in Fatal Crash
The High Court has upheld a 45-month prison sentence and RM13,000 fine imposed on a tour bus driver convicted in connection with a fatal crash. Judges dismissed the defence's attempt to discredit medical evidence.
Malaysia's Railway Safety System Needs Urgent Overhaul Following LRT Derailment
Malaysia's transport authorities face mounting pressure to enact comprehensive railway safety reforms after a recent LRT derailment. Experts warn that superficial responses will fail to prevent future incidents and damage public confidence in the transit system.
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Transport Minister Demands Tough Sanctions Against Prasarana Following LRT Derailment
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced strict enforcement measures against Prasarana following an LRT derailment incident near Chan Sow Lin, signalling an end to lenient treatment of the transport operator.
Taxi driver named in Bekasi rail disaster as safety probe finds signalling gaps
Indonesian police have identified a taxi driver as a suspect in last month's Bekasi rail collision that killed 16 women. Transport safety investigators meanwhile cite signalling flaws and communication breakdowns as contributing factors to the disaster.