2005 Deelfontein train collision
The Deelfontein rail crash was a head-on collision when the Shosholoza Meyl Trans Karoo express hit the stationary Blue Train at a crossing loop at Deelfontein in South Africa in October 2005.[1]
Although there were some serious injuries, there was no loss of life. The cause of the accident was found to be a wrong side failure in the signalling, caused by solder splatter in one of the interlocking relays.[2]
Aftermath
The signalling circuit improperly bridged by the solder splatter appears to have been single-switched. To prevent a recurrence, double switched circuits are proposed, also called secondary protection circuits.
References
- ↑ Crash: Baby found under seat, News24.com, 27 October 2005
- ↑ RailwaysAfrica Issue 1/2006
Coordinates: 30°59′20″S 23°48′10″E / 30.98889°S 23.80278°E
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