Victims Mourned 21 Years After JR West Train Crash in Amagasaki

Victims mourned 21 years after JR West train crash in Amagasaki

On April 25, 2005, a train entered a curved section at a speed far exceeding the limit and derailed, with the first and second cars colliding with a nearby apartment building.

Survivors, victims' families mark 21 yrs since western Japan derailment

Survivors and families of the victims of a 2005 train derailment remembered Saturday the 107 lives lost in the accident in the western Japan city of Amagasaki, renewing their pledge to pass on lessons learned from the tragedy.