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A collection of news and information related to Railway Accidents published by Tribune Company sources. (Photo GETTY IMAGES)
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Workers continue investigating train derailment in Appomattox County
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefRail investigators are still trying to figure out what caused a train to go off the tracks in Appomattox County. A Norfolk Southern train derailed near Pamplin Wednesday afternoon. That's about 10 miles east of Appomattox. The tracks run parallel to...Tags: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Disasters and Accidents, Transportation Accidents
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Chartered CTA train derails in South Loop
For about 40 train enthusiasts cruising the CTA rails Sunday, a chartered ride took a thrilling turn when one of their vintage rail cars derailed in the South Loop. Chicago Fire Department officials said nobody was hurt when the train, chartered by...
Tags: Health, Disasters and Accidents, Arts and Culture, South Loop, Museums
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Unidentified man killed by train in Rosedale
An unidentified man was struck and killed Tuesday morning by a southbound MARC train in the Rosedale area. The accident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. just south of where the rail lines cross under I-695, Maryland Transit Administration officials said....Tags: Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail, Disasters and Accidents, Amtrak, Rosedale (Baltimore, Maryland), Maryland Transit Administration
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Chartered CTA train derails in South Loop: 'We now have a unique story to tell'
Tribune reportersAn elevated CTA train that had been chartered by railroad enthusiasts as a fund-raising effort for a railroad museum derailed today in the South Loop and resulted in 40 people having to walk to the nearest train station, officials said. The train was...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Arts and Culture, South Loop, Museums, McHenry
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Portland-to-Seattle Amtrak train hits, kills person on tracks in Auburn
Q13 Fox News OnlineA person in Auburn was hit and killed by a Portland-to-Seattle Amtrak train Tuesday night. Police said the victim was crossing the train tracks illegally. The accident happened near Highway 18 and C St. SW. Train passengers were later driven by bus to...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Amtrak, Transportation Accidents
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Voice: Local benefits of wind farm questioned
HoltvilleI am writing in response to your editorial on April 15 in which you support the Ocotillo Wind Energy facility, which would put 112 (or is it 155? Information about the project is still inconsistent), 440-foot wind turbines around the community of...Tags: AOL LLC, Disasters and Accidents, Wind Power, Environmental Issues, Bankruptcy
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Beating train not worth risk
sfeldman@aberdeennews.comSeveral law enforcement officers were riding on a freight train Thursday as part of a training exercise when they saw a pickup truck ignore the flashing lights at a railroad crossing and drive right over the tracks. Immediately, an Aberdeen Police...Tags: Motorvehicle Accidents, Government, Disasters and Accidents, Railway Transportation, Politics
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Howard County ladies were kept well abreast of the latest fashion trends in 1912
100 Years Ago Gowns and frowns In the "In Vogue" column of the Times: "Skirts, especially on lingerie dresses are showing more fullness. Double veilings are being used to give lovely iridescent effects. Velour hats are proving strong favorites. The...Tags: Science and Technology, Disasters and Accidents, Berlin (Germany), University of Paris, Teaching and Learning
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Cleanup starts on Garland train derailment
CW33 NewsRailroad crews will start this morning clearing a derailed tank car from a Garland train track. Officials say the accident happened around nine last night near Jupiter and LBJ Freeway. The tank is filled with refrigerant, but it is not leaking. A...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Transportation Accidents
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49 killed as train slams into retaining wall in Buenos Aires
World NowA commuter train went out of control and slammed into a retaining barrier in a central Buenos Aires train station during peak rush hour Wednesday morning, killing at least 49 people and injuring more than 500, federal police officials said.... -
Judge promises probe into Argentina train crash that killed 49
World NowA federal judge in Argentina promised to lead an investigation into the causes of a stunning crash in Buenos Aires that killed at least 49 people and injured more than 600 Wednesday morning.... -
Teenager hit by train gives 'thumbs up' as recovery continues
It has been less than two weeks since 15-year-old Jason Andrews was hit by a train in Franklin. His family said the 8th-grader is getting better with each passing day, but they know their loved one is far from being out of the woods.
"I would love for...Tags: Broken Bones, Health, Disasters and Accidents, Injuries and Wounds, Apple iPod
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