New China-Tibet Train Derails

Reports Reuters via the New York Times: “One of China’s new trains to Tibet, the world’s highest railway, derailed, disrupting the line for five hours and delaying thousands of passengers, state news media said. No one was injured. Malfunctioning signal and switching equipment was said to be the cause. It was the first mishap on the rail system, which reaches altitudes of 16,400 feet above sea level, since it began operating July 1.” Also, earlier this month, a 77-year-old tourist from Hong Kong died of altitude sickness while aboard the train.

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