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Rail accident

Unwanted or unintended sudden event or a specific chain of such events that has harmful consequences. Railway accidents are divided into the following categories: collisions, derailments, level crossing accidents, accidents to persons involving rolling stock in motion, fires and other. Events in workshops, warehouses and depots are included.
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Glossary
Context
EU Policy
Origin document

Glossary for transport statistics - 6TH EDITION 2026

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