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Derailed railcar put back on tracks thanks to two EGGER cranes

Recovery of derailed train composition after collision

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, a train of the Appenzeller Bahnen derailed in Wasserauen after colliding with a car. To help the railcar back onto the tracks, EMIL EGGER was quickly on the scene with two mobile cranes.
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The three occupants of the passenger car suffered moderate to severe injuries. Despite being secured with a St. Andrew’s cross, the driver drove over the level crossing and collided with the train. This caused the railcar to jump off the tracks.

Fortunately, there were only a few passengers on the train and no one was injured. The train driver received psychological care after the shock.

The damage to the Appenzeller Bahn is estimated at several hundred thousand francs. In order to be able to resume operations, EMIL EGGER was commissioned for the recovery. The emergency operation went smoothly and the Appenzell railroads were able to resume operations on the same day.

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EMIL EGGER ranks in the top 20 of German-speaking crane service providers

Fast, flexible and professional – that’s our motto. We can be reached 24 hours on the hotline +41 71 282 52 20 and are available in all regions of Switzerland. Thanks to our powerful crane and special transport sector, we are always ready for action. EMIL EGGER is also the only Swiss company to rank among the top 20 German-speaking crane service providers. Our diverse fleet includes mobile cranes, crawler cranes, mobile construction cranes, special cranes, truck cranes and mini cranes.

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