. Earth Science News .




.
FAST TRACK
China train crash probe remains under wraps
by Staff Writers
Beijing (AFP) Dec 6, 2011


An investigation into a high-speed rail crash in China that killed at least 40 people and injured nearly 200 has ended, but the findings will not immediately be made public, the government said Tuesday.

The July 23 crash in the eastern city of Wenzhou triggered a flood of criticism of the government and led authorities to freeze the rapid expansion of China's ambitious high-speed rail network, already the world's most extensive.

The investigation into the disaster -- China's worst rail accident since 2008 -- has ended and a report on the findings is being compiled, Huang Yi, spokesman of the State Administration of Work Safety, said in a statement.

"The investigation team ... will quickly hand over the report, as well as publicise the findings of the investigation," Huang said, without putting forward a date.

Earlier state press said the accident was caused by "poor management," but government departments have refused to comment publicly on the investigation.

"The main problem lies in the poor management of local railway administration," the Beijing News quoted Wang Mengshu, deputy head of an investigatory panel into the accident, as saying late last month.

"They had all the best equipment, but did not maintain it well. The failure of their facilities, along with inadequate operation, resulted in the tragedy."

China has built the world's largest high-speed rail system from scratch in less than a decade, but the rail ministry has been accused of overlooking safety in its rush to develop the country's vast transport network.

Earlier this year the former railway minister, who had overseen construction of much of the high-speed network, was sacked and placed under investigation for corruption.

In the weeks following the accident, authorities announced a halt to new train projects, introduced new speed restrictions on bullet train lines and recalled 54 of the high-tech trains.

Related Links
Great Train Journey's of the 21st Century




.
.
Get Our Free Newsletters Via Email
...
Buy Advertising Editorial Enquiries




.

. Comment on this article via your Facebook, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail login.

Share this article via these popular social media networks
del.icio.usdel.icio.us DiggDigg RedditReddit GoogleGoogle



FAST TRACK
Finmeccanica signs $1,334 million contract with Hawaii
Milan (AFP) Nov 29, 2011
Italian defence industry group Finmeccanica said on Tuesday it had signed a contract worth $1.334 million (1.0 billion euros) to design, construct and operate the new driverless metro in Honolulu in Hawaii. Through its companies Ansaldo STS and AnsaldoBreda, Finmeccanica signed the contract with HART (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation) to supply the technology and vehicles for the ... read more


FAST TRACK
Web helps Bangkok's flood-hit pets find relief

Workers at Japan nuclear plant recall tsunami desperation

Fresh radioactive runoff at Japan plant

Japan looks to giant washer to clean Fukushima debris

FAST TRACK
Dell abandons Android tablet in US

Proton beam experiments open new areas of research

Streaming to overtake cable in 3-5 years: Netflix

Thinner thermal insulation

FAST TRACK
Danube's near-record lows strangle shipping

From curses to sacrifices, S.Africa's deadly shark puzzle

China asks Philippines to handle fisherman fairly

Saudis to spend $66B to boost water supply

FAST TRACK
Scientists confirm Himalayan glacial melting

'Record-setting' change in warming Arctic: report

Drop in carbon dioxide levels led to polar ice sheet

Climate change stunting growth of century-old Antarctic moss shoots

FAST TRACK
Massive roof farm planned for Berlin

World Grain Production Down, But Recovering

Using Radiation to Sterilize Insect Pests

Africa's women farmers doorstep UN climate talks

FAST TRACK
No end to eruptions at Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano

Hundreds of houses collapse in China quake

Thailand floods a 'wake-up' call for Asia: ADB

Pakistan most affected by climate change

FAST TRACK
Tough hunt for Lord's Resistance Army in central Africa

Liberia's Nobel Peace Laureate holds peace jamboree

S. Sudan battles to transform guerrilla army

Blair highlights China's role in aid for Africa

FAST TRACK
Lighting the way to understanding the brain

Making Collective Wisdom Wiser

Scientists Uncover New Role for Gene in Maintaining Steady Weight

Malaysia tribes struggle with modern problems


.

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2012 - Space Media Network. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement