The Preliminary Occurrence Report of Taichung Mass Rapid Transit Trainset 03/04 at Fongle Park Station
At about 12:27, May 10, 2023, Trainset 03/04, the EMU train of the Taichung Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (TMRT), departed from Beitun Main Station to HSR Taichung Station, struck a fallen crane boom on the track between Fongle Park Station and Daqing Station. There was 1 fatality and 10 injuries in this occurrence.
After receiving the notification, the Taiwan Transportation Safety Board (TTSB) dispatched 13 investigators heading to the scene to perform evidence collection and conduct personnel interviews as well as collect relevant information. The TTSB identified that this event was a major railway occurrence in accordance with the Transportation Occurrence Investigation Act. The Investigator-In-Charge was assigned and an investigation team was launched to conduct the investigation.
Further information and progress of the investigation will be published on the TTSB website.
Vivi Yang, Secretariat Office
Tel: +886-2-7727-6217
E-mail: viviy2314@ttsb.gov.tw