In 2005, the derailment accident of a rapid train running between Tsukaguchi and Amagasaki, known as the JR Fukuchiyama Line Train Derailment Accident, occurred and caused many deaths and injuries.
2005年、塚口～尼崎間を走行中の快速列車が脱線し、多くの死傷者を出すJR福知山線脱線事故が発生。