https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/express-train-hits-and-kills-4-workers-at-a-railway-station-in-japanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/express-train-hits-and-kills-4-workers-at-a-railway-station-in-japanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/express-train-hits-and-kills-4-workers-at-a-railway-station-in-japan#u46962Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:35:17 +0000Tochigi prefectural police raided Tobu Construction Co. on Sunday, 23 August 2026, on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death. The search targeted the company's general affairs department in Nikko and two other business bases. Investigators seized approximately 30 items, including contracts with Tobu Railway and safety management documents. The raid follows a Thursday accident where a Spacia X limited express train killed four men in their 50s and 60s who were performing weed removal at Shin-Kanuma Station on the Tobu Nikko Line.Why it mattersThe incident occurred around 1 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/express-train-hits-and-kills-4-workers-at-a-railway-station-in-japanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/express-train-hits-and-kills-4-workers-at-a-railway-station-in-japan#u46537Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:25:11 +0000An express train hit and killed four workers at a railway station in Japan. The incident occurred when the workers were clearing vegetation. The police are investigating the accident and have questioned lookouts.Why it mattersThe accident highlights safety concerns in Japan's railway industry. Track workers face risks while performing maintenance tasks. Authorities are reviewing safety protocols to prevent similar incidents.What is confirmedFour workers were killed by an express train at a railway station in Japan.The incident occurred when the workers were clearing vegetation.Police are