Department of Rail Transport orders safety overhaul after deadly crane incident Department of Rail Transport orders safety overhaul after deadly crane incident
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
The Department of Rail Transport has ordered a review of safety protocols following a fatal accident involving a collapsed beam-launcher crane on the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway in Nakhon Ratchasima. The accident, which led to 28 deaths and 64 injuries, prompted a reassessment of construction procedures and safety measures.