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Accidents

Right to compensation in case of death or personal injury

In the event that a passenger is killed or injured in a railway accident, the railway company shall, within 15 days of identification, make the necessary advance payments to meet immediate financial needs in proportion to the damage suffered.

  • The advance payment shall not be less than EUR 21,000 per passenger in case of death.
  • The passenger is not entitled to reimbursement of the ticket price.

Other rights of accident victims and their families

  • Right to general information about the accident.
  • Right of access to the station or its vicinity.
  • The right to participate in the identification work.
  • Right to transport, board and lodging.
  • Right to psychological assistance.
  • The right to protection of their privacy and dignity.
  • Right to receive information on financial assistance.
  • The right to custody, cleaning and return of personal effects.
  • The right to obtain compensation from the compulsory passenger insurance.

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