Story: Railway accidents

Rail accidents causing injuries and deaths, 2000–2007

Rail accidents causing injuries and deaths, 2000–2007

This graph shows the total number of rail accidents that resulted in injury or death between 2000 and 2007, and the numbers of people killed or hurt. Figures fluctuate from year to year, but the last three years show a decline in both the number of accidents and casualties.

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How to cite this page:

Nancy Swarbrick, 'Railway accidents - Rail safety issues', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/graph/20591/rail-accidents-causing-injuries-and-deaths-2000-2007 (accessed 5 May 2024)

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 11 Mar 2010