Luxembourg tram has almost one accident per month

Since the tram In 2017, there was a total of 75 accidents, such as Luxtram at the request of the « Luxembourg Times » communicated. On average, this corresponds to an accident every five to six weeks.

There were a total of 24 injuries in the 75 accidents, according to the tram operator. In the vast majority of cases – almost 95 percent – Luxtram was « not liable », said the operator, who, however, rejected to comment on whether compensation had to be paid.

« As a operator, Luxtram is constantly striving to ensure the security of its employees, users and other public space around the route. The reports reported are strictly monitored in order to continuously improve the security measures, » said a Luxtram spokesman.

Last accident at the beginning of the month

The last accident was only a few weeks ago: At the beginning of the month, a tram derailed after a collision with a bus in the area of ​​Cloche d’Oralthough there were no injuries.

Unlike in 2019. At that time, several people were injured when a tram derailed after a collision with a bus in Kirchberg, which led to an investigation by the public prosecutor. The driver of the bus was later charged with disregard for a red traffic light and sentenced to a four -month prison sentence in 2022, which was suspended for five years. The driver was also sentenced to a fine of 2,000 euros and had to bear the costs of his law enforcement of over 14,000 euros.

This article initially appeared at Luxembourg Times. Translation and processing: Glenn Schwaller.