CSX employee killed in derailment near Calera, Alabama

CSX employee killed in derailment near Calera, Alabama, early today, the railroad confirmed, as reported by Trains.com. CSX said the incident occurred at about 3:49 a.m. while the employee was performing duties near the Highway 22 crossing in Calera.

In its statement, CSX said its “hearts are with the employee’s family, loved ones, and coworkers,” and it thanked local first responders for their swift response.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The railroad added that the incident is under investigation and said it is focused on supporting employees and the family of the fallen colleague, providing all available resources during this time of loss.

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Response and identification in the Calera incident

The Shelby County Coroner, in a Facebook post, identified the person who died as 52-year-old Charles Harrison of Mountain Brook, Alabama, and said no other details were available for release at this time, as WVTM 13 reported.

The City of Calera also posted on Facebook that Calera Police and Fire responded after a report of a train derailment. The City of Calera Police Department said the National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation. The NTSB has confirmed it is investigating, but said it currently has no additional information on the incident.

What the NTSB is examining after the derailment?

An NTSB spokesman said a team of four investigators was en route to the scene to document conditions and examine the train and equipment involved. The investigation will focus on three primary areas — the human element, the machine, and the operating environment.

Planned information-gathering includes data from the locomotive’s image and event recorders, if available, and records related to inspection and maintenance of track, railcars, and braking systems. Investigators will also review signal data, dispatching information, and any electronic devices that could contain relevant information.

Calera is about 30 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama, on CSX’s S&NA South Subdivision.

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