Top 10 Deadliest Train Disasters in History

Top 10 Deadliest Train Disasters in History

Trains are colossal, so whenever they derail or collide, their devastating force becomes painfully clear. A crashing train takes on a life of its own, becoming unmanageable and completely unstoppable. Passengers can do nothing to prevent the carnage from happening and are often tossed around inside the carriages, breaking limbs and suffering internal injuries.

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10. Al Ayyat Train Disaster - Egypt, 2002 (383 Casualties)
9. Awash Rail Disaster -- Ethiopia, 1985 (428 Casualties)
8. Torre del Bierzo Rail Disaster - Spain, 1944 (200-500+ Casualties)
7. Balvano Train Disaster - Italy, 1944 (521-600+ Casualties)
6. Ufa Train Disaster - Russia, 1989 (575+ Casualties)
5. Guadalajara Train Disaster - Mexico, 1915 (600+ Casualties)
4. Bihar Train Disaster - India, 1981 (500-800 Casualties)
3. Ciurea Rail Disaster - Romania, 1917 (600-1000 Casualties)
2. Saint Michel-de-Maurienne Derailment, France, 1917 (800-1000 Casualties)
1. Sri Lanka Tsunami Rail Disaster, 2004 (1,700+ Casualties)

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