Historical Japanese Train Accident
Japanese trains (especially Shinkansen bullet trains) are generally known to be the most reliable in the world.
It comes as an absolute shock, especially to the Japanese, that this has happened. I saw news about it at lunch but couldn't hear what they were talking about. I though it was Korea or China or somewhere where accidents like this are more prevalent. Imagine my surprise.
The few pictures and videos I've seen of it are frightening.
Comments
Is it true the conductor was 23 years old? I find that hard to believe that they would give such a huge responsibility to someone that young...
Posted by: oldefezziwig | April 26, 2005 12:30 AM
Yeah, he really is 23. Less than a year on the job, etc. etc. They start 'em young here I guess.
Posted by: Justin | April 26, 2005 10:10 AM