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annalynn Jul 23rd, 2010 11:07 AM

Glacier Express Derails :(
 
MSNBC is reporting that the Glacier Express derailed today, killing one passenger, and injuring dozens more. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38380437...ope/?GT1=43001

Very tragic.

PalenQ Jul 23rd, 2010 11:29 AM

wow the world's slowest express train derails and still one person in the wrong place at the wrong time - this is so so saddening - thanks for posting.

Dayenu Jul 23rd, 2010 11:59 AM

Who would thought, a Swiss train! And the road will probably be closed for a while in the middle of the tourist season!

I was on that train, such a memorable trip!

2g Jul 23rd, 2010 12:01 PM

Wow, I've been on that train, took it from Zermatt to St Moritz.

annalynn Jul 24th, 2010 10:35 AM

Its scary... when I think how I and the other passengers were running back and forth from side to side to get the best pictures at times. Certainly not the safest thing to do. But I never thought twice about it, given the Swiss rails reputation.

kleeblatt Jul 24th, 2010 10:39 AM

It is indeed tragic. It's a rare thing to happen and we are all in shock.


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