 With the exception of the illumination given by the headlights, this darkness exposed a weakness in another of the train's protection methods – drivers having knowledge and competence of the route they operate in – as landmarks cannot be seen, drivers' field of view is reduced and their spatial awareness compromised.Damage caused by the derailment was significant.About of track and sleepers was damaged, and three stanchions supporting the overhead power lines and associated wiring were destroyed and had to be replaced.