Walter Square Metro Accident: Difference between revisions

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==Background==

On 8th of August 1986 near the Walter Square station, a 5-car metro unit,<ref name="AsSeen">''[[INFRA]]'' - as seen in Chapter 7: ''Working Overtime''</ref> carrying 86 passengers,<ref name="newspaper"/> was accidentally routed to secret train tunnel connecting the metro network with the [[Bunker|S.N.W Bunker]], which otherwise was normally used to serve cargo trains going in and out of the bunker. The metro unit crashed and derailed at a cargo dock in the bunker, derailing another cargo wagon stationed at the dock that was carrying radiactive material.<ref name="AsSeen"/> All of the passengers on board survived the impact,<ref name="GuardNote">''INFRA'' - [[:File:Readable_book_001_skin5.png|Guard's Diary]]<br> Note: day of the week and of the month does not match with the date given elsewhere, unknown if that is a developer's oversight or an intentional decision.</ref> however they were exposed to the high amounts of radiation.

On 8th of August 1986 near the Walter Square station, a 5-car metro unit,<ref name="AsSeen">''[[INFRA]]'' - as seen in Chapter 7: ''Working Overtime''</ref> carrying 86 passengers,<ref name="newspaper"/> was accidentally routed to secret train tunnel connecting the metro network with the [[Bunker|S.N.W Bunker]], which otherwise was normally used to serve cargo trains going in and out of the bunker. The metro unit crashed and derailed at a cargo dock in the bunker, derailing another cargo wagon stationed at the dock that was carrying radiactive material.<ref name="AsSeen"/> All of the passengers on board survived the impact,<ref name="GuardNote">''INFRA'' - [[:File:Readable_book_001_skin5.png|Guard's Diary]]<br> Note: day of the week and of the month does not match with the date given elsewhere, unknown if that is a developer's oversight or an intentional decision.</ref> however they were exposed to the high amounts of radiation.<ref name="Instructions"/>

All passengers were apprehended and held against their will at the bunker afterwards. Due to high-risk of exposing the [[S.N.W|S.N.W Project]], the leadership ordered the execution of the passengers and began rearrangements to shut down the bunker.<ref name="Instructions">''INFRA'' - ''[[:File:Paper_a4_skin12.png|S.N.W Emergency Instructions]]''</ref> The metro unit itself was considered to be either dismantled or transported out to a different site,<ref name="Instructions"/> however the decision on that was never finalized.<ref name="Raport">''INFRA'' - ''[[:File:Folder_001_paper_skin6.png|S.N.W Bunker Report]]''</ref>

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In the aftermath, the S.N.W worked with [[Stalburg Mass Transit]] to cover up the accident, claiming that the metro unit has entered an old and unused tunnel, and when doing so, caused vibrations that triggered the collapse of said tunnel. No rescue missions were conducted in light of those claims, as the city authorities stated it would be too difficulty and dangerous to perform.<ref name="newspaper"/>

Over the years after, the event had become a symbol for people protesting ~~about~~ the poor and dangerous state of the metro tunnels. A memorial for the passengers was enacted at the Stalburg Central Railway Station middle level platform, where people since have shared the photos of the deceased, including vandalism among them. Lack of clear and definitive answers around the incident at the time fueled the theories among the people about the true circumstances of it. A ''Justice for the Metro Victims'' civic group was also created, whose cause and values align with the advocacy of [[Public Transport Workers Union]] members, as many of them also lost relatives in the accident.<ref name="newspaper"/>

Over the years after, the event had become a symbol for people protesting against the poor and dangerous state of the metro tunnels. A memorial for the passengers was enacted at the Stalburg Central Railway Station middle level platform, where people since have shared the photos of the deceased, including vandalism among them. Lack of clear and definitive answers around the incident at the time fueled the theories among the people about the true circumstances of it. A ''Justice for the Metro Victims'' civic group was also created, whose cause and values align with the advocacy of [[Public Transport Workers Union]] members, as many of them also lost relatives in the accident.<ref name="newspaper"/>

On the day of 30th anniversary of the accident in 2016, engineer [[Markku Siltanen]] uncovered the corruption related to the cover-up as he ~~visit~~ old Stalburg Mass Transit offices and the crash-site at the bunker itself. His findings, among other evidences of corruption from the city officials, would later be published, revealing the truth to the public and resulting in prosecution of those involved.<ref>''INFRA'' - ''[[Ending 2|Winds of Change]]'' ending</ref>

On the day of 30th anniversary of the accident in 2016, engineer [[Markku Siltanen]] uncovered the corruption related to the cover-up as he visited old Stalburg Mass Transit offices and the crash-site at the bunker itself. His findings, among other evidences of corruption from the city officials, would later be published, revealing the truth to the public and resulting in prosecution of those involved.<ref>''INFRA'' - ''[[Ending 2|Winds of Change]]'' ending</ref>

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 ==Background==
-On 8th of August 1986 near the Walter Square station, a 5-car metro unit,<ref name="AsSeen">''[[INFRA]]'' - as seen in Chapter 7: ''Working Overtime''</ref> carrying 86 passengers,<ref name="newspaper"/> was accidentally routed to secret train tunnel connecting the metro network with the [[Bunker|S.N.W Bunker]], which otherwise was normally used to serve cargo trains going in and out of the bunker. The metro unit crashed and derailed at a cargo dock in the bunker, derailing another cargo wagon stationed at the dock that was carrying radiactive material.<ref name="AsSeen"/> All of the passengers on board survived the impact,<ref name="GuardNote">''INFRA'' - [[:File:Readable_book_001_skin5.png|Guard's Diary]]<br> Note: day of the week and of the month does not match with the date given elsewhere, unknown if that is a developer's oversight or an intentional decision.</ref> however they were exposed to the high amounts of radiation.
+On 8th of August 1986 near the Walter Square station, a 5-car metro unit,<ref name="AsSeen">''[[INFRA]]'' - as seen in Chapter 7: ''Working Overtime''</ref> carrying 86 passengers,<ref name="newspaper"/> was accidentally routed to secret train tunnel connecting the metro network with the [[Bunker|S.N.W Bunker]], which otherwise was normally used to serve cargo trains going in and out of the bunker. The metro unit crashed and derailed at a cargo dock in the bunker, derailing another cargo wagon stationed at the dock that was carrying radiactive material.<ref name="AsSeen"/> All of the passengers on board survived the impact,<ref name="GuardNote">''INFRA'' - [[:File:Readable_book_001_skin5.png|Guard's Diary]]<br> Note: day of the week and of the month does not match with the date given elsewhere, unknown if that is a developer's oversight or an intentional decision.</ref> however they were exposed to the high amounts of radiation.<ref name="Instructions"/>
 All passengers were apprehended and held against their will at the bunker afterwards. Due to high-risk of exposing the [[S.N.W|S.N.W Project]], the leadership ordered the execution of the passengers and began rearrangements to shut down the bunker.<ref name="Instructions">''INFRA'' - ''[[:File:Paper_a4_skin12.png|S.N.W Emergency Instructions]]''</ref> The metro unit itself was considered to be either dismantled or transported out to a different site,<ref name="Instructions"/> however the decision on that was never finalized.<ref name="Raport">''INFRA'' - ''[[:File:Folder_001_paper_skin6.png|S.N.W Bunker Report]]''</ref>
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 In the aftermath, the S.N.W worked with [[Stalburg Mass Transit]] to cover up the accident, claiming that the metro unit has entered an old and unused tunnel, and when doing so, caused vibrations that triggered the collapse of said tunnel. No rescue missions were conducted in light of those claims, as the city authorities stated it would be too difficulty and dangerous to perform.<ref name="newspaper"/>
-Over the years after, the event had become a symbol for people protesting about the poor and dangerous state of the metro tunnels. A memorial for the passengers was enacted at the Stalburg Central Railway Station middle level platform, where people since have shared the photos of the deceased, including vandalism among them. Lack of clear and definitive answers around the incident at the time fueled the theories among the people about the true circumstances of it. A ''Justice for the Metro Victims'' civic group was also created, whose cause and values align with the advocacy of [[Public Transport Workers Union]] members, as many of them also lost relatives in the accident.<ref name="newspaper"/>
+Over the years after, the event had become a symbol for people protesting against the poor and dangerous state of the metro tunnels. A memorial for the passengers was enacted at the Stalburg Central Railway Station middle level platform, where people since have shared the photos of the deceased, including vandalism among them. Lack of clear and definitive answers around the incident at the time fueled the theories among the people about the true circumstances of it. A ''Justice for the Metro Victims'' civic group was also created, whose cause and values align with the advocacy of [[Public Transport Workers Union]] members, as many of them also lost relatives in the accident.<ref name="newspaper"/>
-On the day of 30th anniversary of the accident in 2016, engineer [[Markku Siltanen]] uncovered the corruption related to the cover-up as he visit old Stalburg Mass Transit offices and the crash-site at the bunker itself. His findings, among other evidences of corruption from the city officials, would later be published, revealing the truth to the public and resulting in prosecution of those involved.<ref>''INFRA'' - ''[[Ending 2|Winds of Change]]'' ending</ref>
+On the day of 30th anniversary of the accident in 2016, engineer [[Markku Siltanen]] uncovered the corruption related to the cover-up as he visited old Stalburg Mass Transit offices and the crash-site at the bunker itself. His findings, among other evidences of corruption from the city officials, would later be published, revealing the truth to the public and resulting in prosecution of those involved.<ref>''INFRA'' - ''[[Ending 2|Winds of Change]]'' ending</ref>
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