What will happen when the train derails?

The consequences of train derailment: casualties, property losses, traffic disruption, environmental pollution, social impact, etc.

1. Casualties: When the train derails, passengers and staff are likely to be hit in the carriage, causing casualties. In addition, the derailed carriage may be overturned and deformed, further aggravating casualties.

2. Property loss: The derailment of the train will cause damage to carriages and equipment, and even cause secondary accidents such as fire and explosion, which will cause huge losses to national property.

3. Traffic disruption: After the train derails, the traffic of related lines will be affected, which may lead to problems such as train delay and transfer difficulties, which will bring inconvenience to passengers.

4. Environmental pollution: The derailment of the train may cause the leakage of harmful substances, pollute the surrounding environment and affect the ecological balance.

5. Social impact: The train derailment accident will cause widespread social concern, affect social stability and even damage the national image.

How to avoid train derailment

1. Strengthen railway line maintenance: Railway line is the basis of train operation, and it must be inspected and maintained regularly. This includes checking rails, sleepers, turnouts, signal systems, etc. To ensure that they are in good condition.

2. Strictly implement the train operation plan: the train operation must be carried out according to the pre-established plan, and speeding and illegal driving are not allowed. Train drivers and dispatchers need to work closely together to ensure that the train arrives at its destination on time.

3. Improve the quality of train drivers: Train drivers are responsible for the safety of train operation and must have professional skills and rich experience. They need regular training to master emergency handling skills.

4. Strengthen weather monitoring and early warning: Bad weather may damage railway lines and affect train safety. The railway department shall establish and improve the weather monitoring and early warning system and take timely measures to deal with extreme weather.