Survivors and relatives of the victims of a 2005 train derailment that killed 107 people in western
The ceremony in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, hosted by
JR West President
"We will inscribe in our hearts the grief and suffering of the bereaved families and those who were injured. We will steadily promote efforts to improve safety," Hasegawa said at the ceremony held at the site of the fatal accident.
A memorial facility and monument were built at the accident site by JR West in 2018 to remember those who lost their lives.
The ceremony was attended by 244 people, fewer than previous events, as it was scaled down to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections.
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JR West plans to build another facility in neighboring
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