Sabah rail safety systems require urgent review and upgrade after runaway train incident

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A runaway train incident on the Tenom-Pangi route has prompted calls for an urgent review and upgrade of rail safety systems in Sabah. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM), Sabah Section, expressed concern over the brake malfunction, emphasizing the need for modern risk-based asset management standards. Villagers intervened to stop the train by placing a motorcycle trolley on the tracks, averting a potential derailment. CILTM seeks an independent investigation and audit of maintenance records.


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