On the afternoon of June 19, 2001Harbin Railway BureauThe south fork of the Jiamusi BranchDepotThere was a serious rear-end train accident. In the accident, a Dongfeng Type 5 locomotive collided with the rear of the 6532 passenger train. The cause of the accident was determined by the Commission of Inquiry to be the co-driverIntermittent psychosisLeads to mental disorders, loss of the ability to control the locomotive.
The process of the accident is as follows: At 14:03 on the afternoon of the accident, Dongfeng 5 locomotive DF5-1278 entered the south forkDepotBeiku 6 Road is prepared for regular inspection. Because the driver got out of the car to contact the section maintenance personnel, only the co-driver was left to watch out in the car. However, the co-driver took the opportunity to start the locomotive and left without permissionDepotReservoir area. The locomotive was crushed in a rowDepotwithinTurnouts, break into the station area of Nancha Station, and enter SuijiaRailwaysThe main line section and the 6532 passenger train in front of it at an increasing speed. Eventually, in SuijiaRailwaysIn the section between Nancha Station and Songqing Station, the locomotive caught up with the baggage car XL25B-5534 at the rear of the 6532nd train, causing a rear-end collision of the train.
Due to the relative slow speed of the train and the train at the time of the incident, fortunately no further damage was caused. Minor accidents** and devastation, while not negligible, serve as a reminder that mentally ill people cannot drive vehicles responsibly to avoid causing more serious accidents.
After investigation, the Accident Investigation Committee determined that the direct cause of the accident was the co-driver of locomotive DF5-1278Intermittent psychosisThe situation lost self-control, resulting in an accident caused by unauthorized driving of the locomotive. At the same time, the main driver of locomotive DF5-1278 was also responsible, as he knew that the co-driver was sickIntermittent psychosisHowever, it was left alone in the locomotive driver's room, which was a safety hazard.
According to the different levels of responsibility, different measures have been taken for the relevant responsible personnel. The co-driver of locomotive DF5-1278 suffered from itIntermittent psychosisAnd the accident is in the stage of attack, and is exempt from punishment. The main driver of the locomotive faced a major administrative demerit and was transferred from his post.
Also, JiamusiRailwaysSub-Bureau with South ForkDepotThe relevant leaders and responsible personnel have also been dealt with seriously. There are more than 10 cadres below the deputy director in charge of the maintenance department and NanchaDepotThe section chief, branch secretary, team cadres and instructor drivers were also affectedAdministrative Warningsto administrative demerits. South ForkDepotThe safety bonus of all cadres and employees was deducted, and Jiamusi was requestedRailwaysSub-Directorate andSecretary of the Party CommitteetowardHarbin Railway BureauThe Party Committee submitted an in-depth review.
This train rear-end collision has brought us profound lessons and reflections. First of all, mentally ill people cannot engage in jobs that require a high level of attention, such as driving, especially when it comes to public safetyTransportationTransportation industry. It is necessary to strengthen the physical health screening and regular inspection of drivers, detect potential health hazards as early as possible, and take corresponding measures to avoid safety risks.
Secondly, the locomotive driver should always maintain a high degree of vigilance at work, and have enough understanding and attention to the physical condition and state of the co-driver. For co-drivers suffering from mental illness and other diseases, they should report in time and take corresponding measures to avoid similar accidents from happening again. To enter in the vehicleDepotBefore doing so, check and confirm that the co-driver is fit to continue driving.
Finally, the accountability and handling measures in the handling of accidents also play a warning role. For those responsible for dereliction of duty, they should be held accountable in accordance with the law and dealt with seriously, so as to force relevant personnel to improve their work responsibilities and safety awareness and ensure public securityTransportationSafe operation of transportation.
The accident had a negative impact on JiamusiRailwaysThe security performance of the sub-bureau that year had a certain impact. The Investigation Committee asked JiamusiRailwaysThe sub-bureau strengthened the supervision of the physical health of personnel in important positions, and promptly discovered and transferred potential health hazards to avoid the recurrence of similar accidents.
In addition, the serious handling of the relevant responsible units and responsible personnel in the handling of the accident also played a warning role. Through the accountability of the responsible personnel, people can improve the importance of safety work and strengthen safety awareness and responsibility.
In short, the occurrence of this train rear-end accident givesRailwaysThe transportation industry is sounding the alarm bells and reminding us that we areTransportationSafety risks cannot be ignored in transportation work, vigilance must be maintained at all times, and the physical condition of drivers should be fully supervised. Public security can only be ensured through enhanced accountability and security managementTransportationThe safe operation of transportation protects the lives and property safety of passengers and employees.