Organisme d'Enquête sur les Accidents et Incidents Ferroviaires

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The film “Between the lines” of the European Rail Agency (ERA) 

 

The film “Between the lines” of the European Rail Agency (ERA) describes the circumstances of a real accident.

The film, only available in English, gives an overview of the first phase of the investigation, involving factual data collection by investigators.

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Latest investigation

Face to face between two freight trains

On Monday, October 13th, 2025, two freight trains were traveling towards each other on the same track near the “Witte Molen” bifurcation at Antwerpen-Noord. Thanks to the quick thinking of the drivers, the trains were braked and stopped approximately 200 meters apart. The incident caused no damage or injuries.
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The Investigation Unit (IU) is an organisation created to carry out safety investigations following a railway accident or incident. The IU operates independently of the Safety Authority, of any regulatory body for the railways or any other authority whose interest could conflict with its investigatory duties.

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