Wenzhou train collision, Train wreck in China
The Wenzhou train collision involved two high-speed trains on July 23, 2011.
Following the Wenzhou crash, China temporarily halted railway construction and imposed strict safety reviews.
The accident sparked social media discussions about transparency and government oversight in China.
Travelers in China need to be aware of safety improvements made to the high-speed rail network post-accident.
Online memorials and citizen journalism emerged significantly following the collision.
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