Portomaggiore. Goods train derails at station – Chronicle



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Freight train drift at Portomaggiore

Railway accident before 6 am this morning (Monday, July 2nd) at Portomaggiore station. A freight train overturned and was found in the public park. There are no injuries.

The convoy, along dozens of wagons, was heading towards Ravenna; The incident occurred when entering the station. The first five cars left the tracks, the others remained in the station. The driver was transported to the hospital in shock, but his condition should not cause any particular concern.

Derailed train at Portomaggiore, pictures from above

The area was closed, railway traffic stopped. On-site railway technicians and carabinieri to gather useful elements to understand the causes of the derailment

Damaged some cars parked nearby: they were struck by the stones of the mbadicciata launched on tens of meters by the thrust of the derailed cars

Stationary Trains The accident causes considerable traffic problems. On the Portomaggiore – Bologna line, train 90267 of 6.16 from Portomaggiore to Bologna and trains 90300, 90301 and 90302 from the Budrio-Bologna line were canceled. The 90303 train was limited to the Roveri-Bologna Centrale section

The temporary unavailability of the Portomaggiore station involves the regular operation of trains between Bologna and Consandolo and a shuttle service between Consandolo and Portomaggiore.

The incident this morning also involves the services of the Ferrara-Ravenna line, with the suspension of rail service between Montesanto and Argenta and the execution of alternative buses between Montesanto, Portomaggiore and Argenta. On the other hand, traffic between Ferrara and Montesanto and between Argenta and Ravenna continues

There are delays for trains Bergamo-Pesaro 1771 and 1770 (Freccia Orobica) because of the alternative route between Ferrara and Ravenna . [ad_2]
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