List of wind-related railway accidents

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High winds can blow railway trains off tracks and cause accidents. [1]

Contents

Dangers of high winds

High winds can cause problems in a number of ways:

Preventative measures

Risks from high winds can be reduced by:

By country

Australia

Austria

China

Denmark

Germany

India

Ireland

Japan

New Zealand

Norway

South Africa

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States

One reason for choosing broad gauge (17% wider than standard gauge) for BART was the greater stability in high winds and perhaps earthquakes. [34] [35]

Factors

See also

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