China releases investigation results of two derailment accidents

The National Railway Administration (NRA) on Thursday released investigation results of two train derailment accidents.

The accident of train T179 in the city of Chenzhou in central China's Hunan Province was caused by natural disasters, said the NRA. The derailment happened on March 30 when the train from Jinan to Guangzhou ran into a landslide, killing one and injuring 127.

For the accident of train K7384 on April 12, the administration said China Railway Shenyang Group Co., Ltd. should be held responsible.

The train derailed in the city of Chaoyang in northeast China's Liaoning Province as it traveled from Chifeng to Shanhaiguan and reported no causalities.

After the accidents, railway departments have launched security inspections and supervision, and thoroughly investigated and rectified outstanding problems to ensure safe and stable railway transport.