Taiwan Rail Vice Engineer Recalls 'Water Hammer Effect' at Scene of New Taroko Express Train Derailment

Reported 11 months ago

On June 21, the Taroko Express train No. 229 derailed in Hualien due to a mudslide, causing injuries to the driver and eight passengers. Vice engineer Lai, who was on board, described the chaotic scene with passengers praying and feeling life-threatening moments. Lai recorded the evacuation process, where passengers had to walk along the tracks, overcome obstacles, and then transfer to a rescue train. The incident was a result of a mudslide, leading to a dramatic evacuation process and reflecting the potential dangers of water hammer effects during such emergencies.

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