C14/​1996R Con­tainer Wag­ons De­rail­ing on Akon­niemi Har­bour Track at Varkaus, on 29 Oc­to­ber 1996

26.06.1997

Three container wagons carrying goods governed by VAK derailed on Akonniemi harbour track at Varkaus, on Tuesday, October 10, 1996.

The rails spread under a slowly moving train. The ensuing derailing did not damage the rolling stock; an about 40 m long section of the track was damaged. No personal injuries or environmental damage occurred.

Recommendation S43
Recommendation S44