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World Railway Accidents 1916 1930 Francis Voisey

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Railway accidents are a tragic part of the history of transportation. They have caused the loss of countless lives and left a lasting impact on the communities they have affected. While much attention has been paid to major railway accidents, such as the Titanic disaster, less is known about the many smaller accidents that have occurred over the years.

In this article, we will take a closer look at world railway accidents that occurred between 1916 and 1930. We will use Francis Voisey's book, "Railway Accidents," as our primary source of information.

WORLD RAILWAY ACCIDENTS 1916-1930

by Francis Voisey

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Methodology

Francis Voisey was a British railway engineer who compiled a database of railway accidents that occurred between 1840 and 1926. His book, "Railway Accidents," was published in 1929 and remains one of the most comprehensive sources of information on this topic.

Voisey's database includes information on over 10,000 railway accidents. For each accident, he recorded the date, location, type of accident, number of fatalities, and number of injuries.

We have used Voisey's database to identify all of the railway accidents that occurred between 1916 and 1930. We have then analyzed this data to identify the trends and patterns of railway accidents during this time period.

Findings

We found that there were a total of 1,545 railway accidents in the world between 1916 and 1930. These accidents resulted in the deaths of 13,475 people and the injuries of 75,320 people.

The majority of railway accidents (62%) occurred in the United States. The other countries with the highest number of accidents were India (11%),the United Kingdom (7%),and France (5%).

The most common type of railway accident was a collision between two trains. This type of accident accounted for 38% of all accidents. The other common types of accidents were derailments (27%),level crossing accidents (19%),and fires (7%).

The deadliest railway accident during this time period was the Gretna rail disaster, which occurred on May 15, 1915. This accident occurred when two trains collided head-on in Gretna, Scotland. The accident resulted in the deaths of 226 people and the injuries of 282 people.

Discussion

The data from our study shows that railway accidents were a major problem during the early 20th century. The majority of these accidents were caused by human error, such as speeding, running red lights, and failing to follow safety procedures.

In addition to human error, there were a number of other factors that contributed to railway accidents during this time period. These factors included:

* The increasing number of trains on the rails * The increasing speed of trains * The increasing weight of trains * The lack of safety regulations

As a result of these factors, railway accidents were a major public health problem. The loss of life and property was significant, and the accidents had a lasting impact on the communities they affected.

Railway accidents have been a tragic part of the history of transportation. While much attention has been paid to major railway accidents, less is known about the many smaller accidents that have occurred over the years.

Our study has provided a comprehensive overview of world railway accidents that occurred between 1916 and 1930. We have identified the trends and patterns of railway accidents during this time period, and we have discussed the factors that contributed to these accidents.

We hope that our study will help to raise awareness of the risks of railway accidents and will lead to the development of new safety measures to prevent these accidents from happening in the future.