Passenger train strikes derailed maintenance train in Ternat, Belgium
Infrabel says nobody was injured but services between Jette and Denderleeuw remain disrupted after the collision.
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A passenger train struck part of a derailed Infrabel maintenance train in Ternat, Flemish Brabant, on Wednesday afternoon, according to VRT NWS and Belgian rail infrastructure manager Infrabel.
The maintenance train partially derailed near the entrance to Ternat station. A passenger service travelling from Brussels-Luxembourg to Aalst passed on the neighbouring track and its rear carriage struck the work train.
Around 70 people were on the passenger service, and no injuries were reported. Rail staff attended to recover the maintenance equipment and inspect the infrastructure.
Train services between Jette and Denderleeuw were interrupted. Het Nieuwsblad later reported that the affected track could remain closed until Monday while recovery and repairs continued.
Infrabel said the reason for the maintenance train's derailment was under investigation. The collision itself did not establish an infrastructure design fault or human error.
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What we know
- 2+ outlets · VRT NWS, De Morgen +1 A passenger service collided with a derailed maintenance train near Ternat station.
- 2+ outlets · VRT NWS, De Morgen About 70 passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported.
- 2+ outlets · VRT NWS, De Morgen +1 The Jette–Denderleeuw rail line was disrupted during recovery.
Not yet confirmed
- Unconfirmed The final reopening time and cause of the derailment remain subject to investigation.
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Why it matters for Europe
The crash disrupted an important commuter corridor even though passengers escaped injury. Recovery work determines how quickly normal services can resume.
Sources
Reported by 3 reports from 3 independent outlets in 1 countries.
- VRT NWS: Passagierstrein raakt ontspoorde werktrein in Ternat: geen gewonden, treinverkeer verstoord
- De Morgen: Reizigerstrein raakt ontspoorde werktrein in Ternat: geen gewonden, treinverkeer onderbroken
- Het Nieuwsblad: Ontspoorde werktrein botst met reizigerstrein in Ternat: treinverkeer tussen Jette en Denderleeuw onderbroken
- Het Nieuwsblad: Na botsing tussen ontspoorde werktrein en reizigerstrein: spoor Jette-Denderleeuw nog buiten dienst tot maandag
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Questions and answers
- What happened?
- A passenger service collided with a derailed maintenance train near Ternat station.
- What remains uncertain?
- The final reopening time and cause of the derailment remain subject to investigation.
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