Mikawashima train crash, Train wreck in Japan
The Mikawashima train crash was a catastrophic railway accident.
In 1962, three trains collided at Mikawashima station in Tokyo, resulting in significant casualties.
Railway safety standards in Japan were profoundly influenced by the Mikawashima accident.
Commemorative measures have been adopted to honor the memory of those affected by the tragedy.
One of the deadliest train crashes in Japanese history, the Mikawashima disaster spurred advances in rail safety.
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five major accidents of Japanese National Railways in postwar Japan
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August 31, 2026 12:01
