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Families lash at Taiwan Railway on derailment anniversary
Families of the 2018 Yilan train derailment victims criticize Taiwan Railway for ignoring systemic issues, focusing on human error. They demand accountability.2024/10/21 13:31 -
Taiwan boosts railway safety with new measures
Discover how Taiwan is enhancing railway safety along the Hualien-Taitung line with new measures including stream dredging, a debris warning system, and improved barriers after a recent derailment incident.2024/06/24 10:30 -
Puyuma train resumes two-way traffic after derailment
Taiwan Railway Puyuma Express train derails at Heping Station due to rockfall, no injuries reported among 146 passengers, two-way traffic resumes next morning.2024/04/11 14:24 -
Taiwan commits to safety overhaul on Taroko anniversary
Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Lin Chia-lung emphasizes the importance of safety reform in Taiwan Railways as the third anniversary of the Taroko train derailment accident approaches. Despite not being able to attend the memorial meeting, Lin’s commitment to ensuring the highest safety standards in Taiwan Railways remains unwavering.2024/04/02 15:22 -
’Taroko Tears’ dismayed by TRA’s safety reform stance
Taroko Tears, a group for family members of those who died in the 2021 Hualien train derailment, is expressing incredulity at the Taiwan Railways Administration’s (TRA) dismissive attitude towards safety reform discussions. The TRA has repeatedly altered or canceled meetings with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ external oversight committee, raising concerns. The TRA’s upcoming transformation into a corporation on New Year’s Day has sparked skepticism and worry among Taroko Tears. The group has sought a seat on the TRA’s board to monitor safety reforms but was rejected due to a lack of professional expertise. Taroko Tears questions the ability of TRA board members to lead substantial improvements. The external oversight committee has been pushing for joint discussions on safety reforms since September 2023, but the TRA’s handling of these meetings has been criticized as capricious and disrespectful. The TRA is currently in communication with the external oversight group but has yet to respond to their concerns. As the TRA’s transformation approaches, tensions between Taroko Tears and the railway administration are escalating.2023/12/18 21:28 -
Five things you need to know
Taipei’s top five reports from Monday include the indictment of an army officer on charges of defection and espionage, an investigation into a professor for engaging in technological collaboration with China, the draw for presidential and vice presidential candidate ballots, railway reforms following a train derailment, and intense debate on the Minimum Wage Act in the Legislative Yuan.2023/12/12 09:55 -
New Alishan railcar Formosensis derails during test run
The new Alishan railcar Formosensis derailed during a test run on May 23, fortunately without causing any injuries.2023/05/24 10:52