Slowly, my eyes opened. All around was nothing but golden sand, underneath a brilliant blue sky. In the distance were enormous sand dunes literally the size of mountains. Oh, and I was also on a train ...

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TransNamib says an independent investigation into the Rovos Rail passenger train derailment near Keetmanshoop has reinforced the need for continued improvements in rail safety and operational systems.