Tag #Friedrich Schaudinn

What were the immediate consequences of the bomb explosion on the Rapido 904 train, and how did the train's safety features impact the outcome?

On December 28, 1984, a bomb exploded on the Rapido 904 train in Italy's Apennine tunnel, killing 15 and injuring over 260. The train's emergency brake prevented a far greater catastrophe by stopping the train before it could collide with an oncoming train. The bomb, placed in the baggage compartment, detonated near the ninth carriage.