Sabotage by Design: The Dark Side of France's Railway System A disturbing trend is emerging in the world of transportation as evidenced by last weekend's train derailment in northwest France, which left 44 people injured.
The incident occurred on a stretch of track between Rouen and Caen, two major cities in Normandy, where a train carrying 186 passengers derailed just after 7:45 PM local time near Renault's factory in Cleon.
The severity of the injuries and the speed with which investigators suspected sabotage as the primary cause are striking.