Tren de Taiwán habría descarrilado por exceso de velocidad

The train derailment in Taiwan was primarily caused by excessive speed, resulting in 18 deaths and numerous injuries. The conductor, Yu Seng Song, is under investigation for negligence, including disabling the train's automatic protection system. The train entered a curve at 140 km/h, double the speed limit for that section. These trains, designed to travel at 150 km/h, were built six years ago to improve transportation in Taiwan's rugged eastern coast. The accident is the worst since 1991, when a train crash killed 30 people.

What was identified as the main reason for the train derailment in Taiwan?

• Mechanical failure

• Human error

• Weather conditions

• Excessive speed

What action by the conductor is under investigation?

• Ignoring a stop signal

• Speeding through a station

• Disabling the automatic protection system

• Failing to communicate with the control center

At what speed did the train enter the curve, according to the investigation?

• 150 kilometers per hour

• 140 kilometers per hour

• 70 kilometers per hour

• 100 kilometers per hour

What is the designed maximum speed for these trains?

• 180 kilometers per hour

• 200 kilometers per hour

• 120 kilometers per hour

• 150 kilometers per hour

How does the 2018 train accident compare to the one in 1991?

• It had more casualties

• It was the worst since 1991

• It was less severe

• It was the first of its kind