| The 436 113 crashed Jan. 28th, 2010 at Brig station just outside Simplon tunnel together with the Crossrail 185 596-4, which was behind the Re 436 (coming from Italy with a 1280 t freight load) head on at low speed of 5 km/h with BLS Cargo Re 485 002-0 (a freight train going to Italy with 790 t on the hook and approaching Simplon tunnel with 30 km/h). The 1983 built 436 113 knocked in completely the front part while the new, 2003 built 485 002-0, got broken buffers and comparatively light damage only. More pictures see at http://www3.telus.net/rwfischer/_private/AccidentBrig20100128.htm |