The woman who lost her life last Tuesday after being hit by the locomotive “The Empress” It has already been identified. The incident that occurred in the municipality of Nopala de Villagrán, Hidalgo, was due to a blow to her head while she was trying to take a drink. selfie.
Recognized on social networks as Sweet Alondra García Hernández, was Originally from Huichapan, she was 28 years old and the mother of a child. The incident occurred when she approached the train tracks in order to capture a photograph just as the Canadian Pacific convoy passed by. Unfortunately, the train hit her with a strong blow, causing head trauma and her death was instantaneous.
In the video released about the tragedy, you can see how she holds her son’s hand, but she is unable to measure the distance between the locomotive and her. At the time when the minor managed to bend down when he saw the locomotive approaching and thus, safeguard his life.
According to publications on social networks by those close to the victim, Dulce Alondra’s wake will take place in the San Mateo neighborhood on Thursday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. in his hometown.
Built in 1930 by the Montreal Locomotive Works for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), the “Empress” is a 4-6-4 “Hudson” type steam locomotive. Designated as the H1b class, it was in commercial service until its retirement in 1960. It was subsequently restored by CPR in 1998 and reappeared in active service in 2001.
The Empress 2816 is known for its participation in tourist trains and special, preserving its original appearance and operation. Likewise, it can reach relatively high speeds due to its design and has been a symbol of Canadian railway heritage, also used in events and commemorative routes.
This icon of rail transportation has helped preserve Canada’s railroad history and educate the public about the importance of the train in the country’s development. His time in Mexico was part of a monumental journey through Canada, state Joined and Mexico within the framework of the celebration “Final Spike Team Tour”, show aimed at thousands of people.
In the context of a special trip organized by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the tour through Mexican territory by the locomotive was carried out in order to commemorate historical events and strengthen cultural ties between Canada and Mexico. This tour, which took place in 1970 within the framework of the celebrations of the centenary of the Canadian Pacific Railway, was organized to celebrate the rich history of the railway and its impact on North America.
During its passage through Mexico, Empress 2816 made several stops in key cities, allowing local audiences to get up close and personal with North American railroad heritage and experience the classic engineering of a working steam locomotive. This trip sought not only historical homage but also to promote tourism and transnational cooperation between the countries involved.
