Todesfalle Rickentunnel ... oder eine Katastrophe mit Ansage

Description

This event features a presentation by railway historian Anton Heer about the tragic accident that occurred exactly 100 years ago in Rickentunnel, where a freight train stalled, resulting in the loss of nine railway workers. The incident drew widespread mourning and criticism, exposing safety shortcomings. It served as a pivotal learning moment for the Swiss Federal Railways, leading to swift safety improvements including the electrification of the Rickenbahn in 1927.

Highlights

Commemoration of a historic railway disaster; lecture by Anton Heer; insights into safety improvements and risk management; anniversary of a significant event in Swiss railway history.

General Information

Held at Toggenburger Museum in Lichtensteig, Switzerland. No tickets sold; entry is free. The event takes place on October 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Location

Toggenburger Museum, Hauptgasse 1, 9620 Lichtensteig, Switzerland

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