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Događaj s "Tin Express" vlakom donio je iznenađenje jer su djeca dobila slatkiše s isteklim rokom trajanja . Hrvatska željeznica (HŽ) ispričala se roditeljima i djeci te obećala novu vožnju vlakom i povrat novca. HŽ je kontaktirao škole i vrtiće kako bi provjerili pakete. Cilj je vratiti povjerenje i osigurati zabavu za sve.

Translation

The "Tin Express" train event brought a surprise as children received sweets that had expired. Croatian Railways (HŽ) apologised to parents and children, promising a new train journey and a refund. HŽ contacted schools and kindergartens to check the packages. The aim is to restore trust and ensure enjoyment for everyone.

Exercise: Text comprehension

Question 1: What did the children receive on the 'Tin Express' train that caused surprise?

The children received sweets with expired dates.

Question 2: What did the Croatian Railway promise to the affected children and their parents?

They promised a new train ride and a refund.

Exercise: Vocabulary

(m.) - event

(n.) - surprise

- expire

(n.) - duration

- contact

(n.) - trust

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▌14/12/2024

A mishap involving the distribution of outdated sweets to children occurred aboard the holiday "Tin Express" train, which runs from Rijeka to Delnice. Organised by Croatian Railways (HŽ), this festive ride aims to provide a joyous experience with passengers enjoying the company of beloved Christmas figures like Santa Claus.

On Thursday, during their ride, children received gift packages containing treats with expired consumption dates, some of which had passed as early as May and June. This unexpected event has led to understandable concern among parents, as reported sitings of expired chocolates and snacks have raised alarms. In one account shared with the media, a parent noted an off-putting smell coming from a chocolate bar, prompting several to inspect the packages more closely.

Croatian Children Given Outdated Sweets on Holiday Train Croatian Children Given Outdated Sweets on Holiday Train (Illustration)

HŽ has issued a formal apology to those affected, including the children, parents, and accompanying educators. They acknowledged that a "minor number of packages" from the previous year had mistakenly been included in this year's distribution instead of being discarded following last year’s rides. To make amends, HŽ has promised another complimentary festive train ride for the affected children and a refund for the initial trip.

The company has reached out to all the schools and kindergartens involved, encouraging them to examine the contents of the packages thoroughly. They assured these institutions of their commitment to addressing the oversight and ensuring such an incident does not occur again.

This incident, while unfortunate, showcases the rapid response and accountability measures put in place by the Croatian Railways to manage what they describe as an "unintentional mistake." With promises of improved procedures, they aim to restore trust and continue providing magical experiences during the holiday season.

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