Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-10-25

Premier William Lai on Thursday demanded all relevant government agencies step up

Premier William Lai on Thursday demanded all relevant government agencies step up their efforts in getting to the bottom of the recent deadly train crash. (CNA file photo)

their efforts in getting to the bottom of the recent deadly train crash. A Puyuma express train derailed and overturned, killing 18 and injuring 210 in Yilan on Sunday.

Lai said the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) has had too many accidents, but its study of the causes of the crashes has been too superficial. He is calling on the TRA to initiate serious reforms. Transportation minister Wu Hong-mo said he will have the plans for a complete inspection of the TRA system by next week.

Meanwhile, Wu on Thursday approved the resignation of the TRA head, Lu Chieh-shen for the accident. Wu said he has also tendered his resignation to the premier and that he takes responsibility for the crash as well. Lai has yet to approve or turn down Wu’s resignation.    [FULL  STORY]