Reported 8 months ago
On June 22, 2024, the Puyuma Express train derailed near Hualien's Xiu Lin Township due to debris on the tracks from a landslide, resulting in nine injuries. The head of the Executive Yuan, Su Tseng-chang, inspected the site and ordered the Taiwan Railways Administration to thoroughly test all warning monitoring systems. However, a civil engineer from the Taiwan Province Civil Engineers Association, Gong Xiangsheng, emphasized that warning systems are not sufficient to prevent such accidents, suggesting the need for artificial slope systems and a reevaluation of route selection. Gong pointed out that the recent accident was caused by debris flowing onto the tracks from the tunnel's side due to issues with riverbed maintenance and bridge infrastructure. He stressed the importance of long-term strategies for track selection, mid-term plans for slope maintenance, and short-term measures for immediate risk reduction, criticizing the focus on warning systems without addressing fundamental safety issues.
Source: YAHOO