May 29 - World's first
Pendolino train to enter regular high-speed service, ETR 450 in Italy.
June events
June 4 - The
Arzamas train disaster occurs when three cars transporting
hexogen to
Kazakhstan explode on the railway crossing in
Arzamas,
Gorky Oblast of the Soviet Union, killing 91 people, injuring 1500 and destroying 151 buildings.
July 26 -
Israel's
Knesset approves an amendment to the Ports Authority Law, merging
Israel Railways into the
Israel Port Authority, henceforth to be known as the Israel Ports and Railways Authority.
September events
September 14 - The
light rail system based in the
Tuen Mun District of
Hong Kong is opened for passenger service, with introductory free rides in the afternoon; normal, all-day service begins four days later.[4]
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