Rail accident
A rail accident can be a collision, derailment, accident at a level crossing, physical injury, a fire, property damage, etc.
Risks and causes
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What can you do?
Read all the advice on Infrabel.be
BEFORE
- Never walk on or along the tracks.
- Always respect the traffic regulations.
- Use the dedicated crossings, such as pedestrian bridges, tunnels, passenger underpasses or level crossings.
- Call the free emergency number 1711 to report a dangerous situation at a level crossing or on the railway so that rail traffic can be halted.
DURING
- First make sure you are safe away from the railway area, and do not touch any part of the railway infrastructure.
- Call the free emergency number 1711 to report a dangerous situation at a level crossing or on the railway so that rail traffic can be halted.
- Can you see a barrier at the level crossing? Note down the relevant information (street, municipality, level crossing number and railway line) on the sticker.
- Call the emergency number 112 or 101 for urgent medical assistance or the police.
AFTER
- Follow the instructions of the emergency services on site.
- Use the SNCB app or belgiantrain.be to find out about the impact on rail traffic.
Impact and probability
The figures relating to probability and impact describe a considerable rail accident. The BNRA theoretically describes such a scenario as follows:
- A freight or passenger train derails in a rural area, during a period of low traffic.
- It is a low-frequency rail line, for example Leuven - Ottignies.
How should you interpret these results?
Within the BNRA, experts assessed three scenarios for each risk: considerable, major or extreme. On each page, you will find the results of the scenario with the highest score based on the combination of likelihood and impact. This does not mean that this scenario will occur or is the most likely. Read more here about how to correctly interpret the results.
Probability
Strong
Human impact
Very weak
Societal impact
Very weak
Environmental impact
Very weak
Financial impact
Very weak
Various organisations ensure safety on the railways:
- On the tracks: Infrabel
- On trains and in stations: Safety on trains and in stations: Securail| SNCB
- Railway police: Directorate of Railway Police | Federal Police