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Railway Union on Blida incident: ongoing investigations
The Railway Workers' Union has confirmed that the train collision incident in Blida, which occurred in the Al-Yat Center in Giza Governorate late Thursday night, is still under investigation by the relevant authorities. They also rejected jumping to conclusions or issuing accusations before the investigation is officially concluded. The union explained that the incident resulted in injuries to the driver of one train and his assistant, in addition to the derailment of a locomotive and two train cars, which caused disruptions and delays in scheduled trips. The union emphasized the importance of fair accountability for all those responsible for any negligence or shortcomings identified during the investigations. They affirmed that the safety of passengers and workers remains a top priority, and that the railway system requires the highest levels of vigilance and discipline. They also highlighted ongoing efforts to develop and modernize the Egyptian railway network, including continuous work to upgrade signaling systems and infrastructure, with coordination between technology and discipline to enhance safety standards. Furthermore, they apologized to passengers for any inconveniences or delays caused by the incident, reaffirming that the state and competent authorities are exerting diligent efforts to restore regular operations and ensure everyone's safety.
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