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Railway infrastructure interference in Romania

Overview

A freight train operated by Rail Cargo Carrier encountered obstructions on the tracks at the Petroșani railway station in Romania. The objects identified included a dismantled DAM plate, used for switch maneuvering, and a concrete slab from a cable channel.

The National Company of Romanian Railways (CFR) and Railway Police are investigating the incident as a potential unauthorized intervention regarding railway infrastructure. Authorities warned that such interference poses significant risks to rail traffic, personnel, and equipment.

Entities

Romanian Railway Police · CFR SA · Petricani · Petroșani · CFR

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Petroșani railway station incident investigated after objects placed on tracks

    Authorities are investigating potential sabotage in Petroșani, Romania, after objects and a concrete slab were placed on railway tracks, obstructing a Rail Cargo Carrier freight train.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    CFR SA reports drivers trapped at Petricani railway crossing

    CFR SA has reported drivers to the police after they were filmed getting trapped between barriers at the Petricani railway crossing on Romania's Magistrala 800.

Sources

dcnews.ro · debanat.ro · democracy.md · epitesti.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · m.adevarul.ro · m.mediafax.ro · mcountry.com · mediafax.ro · newsweek.ro · realitatea.md · realitatea.net