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Passenger Platform Reconstruction Works Commence in Tallinn
Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority press release 17.04.2012 In April were started in Tallinn extensive passenger platform reconstruction works in course of which the platforms are made safer, more comfortable and compatible with the new passenger trains arriving next year. In Tallinn will be rebuilt all passenger platforms from Balti station to Laagri and in Kitseküla.…
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Postal Worker Hit by Train in Tallinn Dies
This morning (29 February 2012) died a postman hit early morning by an electric passenger train in Tallinn. The accident caused 4-hour disruptions in train traffic. This morning at 5.53 a man was ht by electric train nearby Raudtee Street 117 building in Tallinn, reported the Rescue Board. The man died. The circumstances of the…
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14 Years Old Girl Hit by Train was Distracted by Music
The young girl who stepped in front of a train last night in Lilleküla was only 14 years old. The girl was wearing headphones and listening to music that could have distracted her attention. The 14-year old girl who stepped in front of a train around 16.50 at the pedestrian crossing located behind Kristiine Shopping…
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55 New Railway Passenger Platforms Introduced Last Year
Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority press release 26.01.2012 In 2011 the Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority (TSA) issued usage permits for 55 modernized passenger platforms. The platforms are adjusted to the needs of the new passenger trains arriving to Estonia in 2013. The large-scale program for renovating passenger platforms was started in 2008 when the Technical Surveillance…
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2012 the Year of the Dragon
OLE’s message for the Year of Dragon that is about to start - "Look, Listen and Live". Water Dragon brings wealth for those who are ready. Dragon is one of the Chinese benevolent mystical creatures who protects and brings success. The years of dragon are rich with children, people wish to marry, develop their careers… -
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Number of Railway Level Crossing Accidents Decreases
Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority press release 18.01.2012 In 2011 there occurred 28 railway incidents in Estonia. There were 15 motor vehicle and train collisions injuring 3 persons but with no fatalities. There were 13 pedestrians hit by railway rolling stock, 4 of them were injured and 9 died. Compared to 2010 reduced the number of…
