CSX collision triggers Richmond County train derailment
According to WCNC, the Richmond County train derailment followed a CSX train collision. Also, the collision happened Saturday morning. In addition, 18 railcars and one locomotive derailed.
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CN derailment in Saskatchewan sends TSB to site
CN derailment in Saskatchewan is under review by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Also, the agency said an investigator is being sent there on March 12.
Potash train derailment near Lestock shuts main line
As reported by MooseJawToday, potash train derailment near Lestock prompted an early Thursday response. CN crews attended the site. Local emergency services also responded.
Norfolk Southern derailment near Horseshoe Curve disrupts Amtrak
As reported by WJAC, Norfolk Southern derailment response efforts were underway early Saturday. Two locomotives and 17 empty railcars left the tracks near the historic Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, Blair County.
NTSB final report BNSF collision: N.D. crash findings
NTSB final report BNSF collision findings point to rule compliance problems tied to a deadly crash near New Rockford, N.D. The agency said a BNSF welding truck was hit while backing across a private grade crossing, and that the crew’s understanding of a backup-movement requirement was a contributing factor, as outlined by Trains.com.
Adamuz train accident compensation: Spain details payouts
Adamuz train accident compensation will total about EUR 20 million, as Spain’s government sets out support for those affected by the January 18 rail disaster in Adamuz, authorities in Madrid said. The crash in the south of the country killed 45 people and left more than 150 injured.
Interoceanic Train derailment investigation report expected this week
The Interoceanic Train derailment investigation is expected to produce an initial report this week, after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the issue at a Friday, Jan. 23 press conference, as reported by Trains.com.
Train level crossing crash Poland: two trains hit car in Błonie
A train level crossing crash Poland unfolded in Błonie on Saturday afternoon (January 25), when two passenger trains carrying around 600 people struck a car, the Mirror reported.
Freight train derailment near Maksi railway station disrupts traffic
Freight train derailment near Maksi railway station disrupted rail movement in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday after a goods train running from Ujjain to Guna went off the rails near Maksi, according to Free Press Journal.
Spain high-speed rail crisis rattles confidence after fatal crashes
The Spain high-speed rail crisis has rattled public confidence after a brief but deadly run of incidents, pushing a network long associated with safety into sharper scrutiny and political debate, as reported by BBC.
BNSF flood restoration work restores washed-out lines in Washington
BNSF flood restoration work across the Pacific Northwest wrapped up last month, bringing washed-out track back into service during the peak holiday delivery season, as reported by Progressive Railroading.
South Carolina train derailment triggers hazmat shelter order
A South Carolina train derailment set off a hazardous materials response and prompted a shelter-in-place order for people living within a 1.5-mile radius, as reported by Railway Supply.
