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	The following is the latest news and articles related to train accident issues. To find local news and articles, please visit our state train accident resources. Complex Roadway and Signal Patterns Caused 2005 Elmwood Park, Illinois Highway-Railroad Crossing Accident, NTSB Says NTSB, Jun 17, 2008 The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable cause of an accident that occurred at a highway-railroad grade crossing in Elmwood Park, Illinois DOT Action Plan Contributes to Nearly 25 Percent Decrease in Train Accidents Federal Railroad Administration, Jun 03, 2008 Boardman stated the risk-reduction approach helps railroads and FRA identify, analyze, and correct safety issues before they result in a train accident or employee injury Second Railroad Joins FRA 'Close Call' Risk Reduction Pilot Program Federal Railroad Administration, May 20, 2008 Second Railroad Joins FRA Risk Reduction Pilot Program Permitting Confidential Reporting In Indiana, Off-Road Vehicle - Train Accident Resulting in Injury State of Indiana, May 13, 2008 The throttle stuck on the atv, causing it to jump the north railroad track and strike a stationary train sitting on the south railroad track NTSB Finds, Inadequate Procedures and Safeguards Contributed to Two WMATA Metrorail Accidents Fatal to Wayside Workers NTSB, Apr 22, 2008 To increase public awareness about the causes of specific train accidents and to reduce the need for individuals to submit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests FRA Train Accident Investigation Reports Now Publicly Available Federal Railroad Administration, Apr 08, 2008 To increase public awareness about the causes of specific train accidents and to reduce the need for individuals to submit Freedom of Information Act Highway Rail Grade Crossing Safety DOT Gov, Feb 29, 2008 Highway rail grade crossing traffic enforcement should be given every consideration Derailment of Chicago Commuter Train Caused by Ineffective Management and Oversight NTSB, Jan 17, 2008 Derailment of Chicago Commuter Train Caused by Ineffective Management and Oversight In Sioux City, Train Derailment Spills Gasoline Staff writer, Dec 07, 2007 Major cleanup was under way Wednesday after 27 cars on the Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad derailed near More Information on Fatal Train Crash in Aurora, Illinois Staff Writer, Nov 21, 2007 More Information on Fatal Train Crash in Aurora, Illinois Incident turns spotlight on railroad safety House of Representatives, Nov 02, 2007 More than 1 million tons of hazardous materials criss-cross the United States by road and rail each day. Most of those shipments tallied by the U.S Toxic Train Derailment Forces Clara City, Minnesota Town to Evacuate Staff Writer, Oct 29, 2007 Toxic Train Derailment Forces Clara City, Minnesota Town to Evacuate Florida Train Derailment Snarls Traffic Staff Writer, Oct 26, 2007 Florida Train Derailment Snarls Traffic Vermont Train Derailment Hinders Gasoline Distribution Staff Writer, Oct 23, 2007 Vermont Train Derailment Hinders Gasoline Distribution Mechanical problems led to Washington, DC subway accident NTSB, Oct 19, 2007 The Board said that the probable cause of the derailment of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) train Arcuri Demands Inquiry Into Oneida Train Crash House of Representatives, Oct 12, 2007 (NTSB) calling on the Administration to quickly and thoroughly investigate the recent CSX train derailment that occurred Derailment of Chicago Commuter Train Caused by Ineffective Management National Transportation Safety Board, Oct 05, 2007 The National Transportation Safety Board today determined that the probable cause of the derailment of a Chicago Arcuri Addresses NYRI Power Line In Rail Safety Hearing arcuri.house.gov, Sep 20, 2007 U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) shed light on the potentially dangerous impact of placing high-voltage power lines like those proposed by New York Regiona FRA Grants Rail-Related Suicide Research, and High Speed Rail Grade Crossing Upgrades fra.dot.gov, Sep 13, 2007 17 States Receive Grant Funding to Improve Grade Crossings in High Speed Rail Corridors. Federally designated high-speed rail corridors in Alabama, Arkansas, California, NTSB Chairman Testifies On Structurally Deficient Bridges ntsb.gov, Sep 07, 2007 National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Mark V. Rosenker testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Former NBA Player Eddie Griffin Train Accident In Texas Staff Writer, Aug 28, 2007 Eddie Griffin, a 25 year old former athelete who played 5 seasons in the NBA was killed when his SUV was involved in a Houston train accident Man Struck By Long Island Rail Road Train Staff Writer, Aug 20, 2007 A man walking near the tracks in Patchogue, New York was struck by a westbound Long Island Rail Road train. The incident occurred on the morning of August 20th, 2007. Proposed Federal Regulations Expected To Improve Safety Of Passenger Trains Afford Passengers And Crew Better Crash Protection Federal Railroad Administration, Aug 14, 2007 Rail passengers and train crew members will be better protected under newly proposed federal safety standards that significantly enhance the strength of passenger trains Chicago Metra train derails near Union Station Staff Writer, Aug 09, 2007 It seems that as it was pulling into Union Station wheels from the last two cars on the train came off the track. Military Train Derails In Upstate New York Staff Writer, Jul 25, 2007 Residents of Watertown in upstate New York received a scare monday July 23rd when they were forced to evacuate their homes following a train derailment FRA Launches Two New Automated Inspection Vehicles Federal Railroad Administration, Jul 17, 2007 Two new custom-built inspection vehicles equipped with state of the art technology to help identify track flaws that could lead to train derailments are now in service Reducing Human Error and Strengthening Haz Mat Tank Cars Top Rail Safety Agenda Federal Railroad Administration, Jul 10, 2007 The Department will issue a final rule to prevent human factor-caused train accidents Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 transportation.house.gov, Jun 13, 2007 This legislation is long overdue and will authorize safety programs in both passenger and freight rail which will protect passengers, DEP Reaches Agreement with Norfolk Southern To Complete Spill Site Cleanup in McKlean County press release, Jun 01, 2007 DEP Reaches Agreement with Norfolk Southern To Complete Spill Site Cleanup in McKlean County Federal Railroad Administrator Releases Results of Track Inspections on CSX and Outlines Next Rail Safety Actions during Visit to Rochester, New York US DOT , May 09, 2007 Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph H. Boardman today announced that 78 track defects and one serious violation were found by Federal Railroad Administration inspectors Human Factors in Train Accidents National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 26, 2007 Since 2001, the National Transportation Safety Board has investigated 29 railroad accidents involving train collisions derailments & have identified several human errors Train Accidents Decline for Second Year in a Row Preliminary 2006 Safety Data Show Department of Transportation, Apr 17, 2007 The number of train accidents declined for the second year in a row and there were fewer highway-rail grade crossing collisions according to preliminary 2006 rail data. Tri-Rail Begins Operating Over The New River Bridge SFRTA, Apr 13, 2007 South Florida Regional Transportation Authority begins operating Tri-Rail trains over the New River Bridge. The bridge, 55-feet high at its summit, parallels the intersta NTSB Says Crews Failure to Comply With Signals Caused Train Collision in Mississippi NTSB, Mar 27, 2007 The NTSB today determined that the probable cause of a fatal train collision was the failure by the crew to comply with wayside signals Rail Employees at Nation’s Largest Rail Yard to Confidentially Report ‘Close Calls Federal Railroad Administration, Mar 20, 2007 Employees can anonymously report “close call” incidents that could have resulted in an accident, but did not Derailment Recovery Underway in Oneida, New York CSX, Mar 12, 2007 Fortunately there are no reported injuries Public impacts include precautionary voluntary evacuations within one-mile of the derailment site. The evacuation has includ Schumer Announces He Will Reintroduce Comprehensive Rail Safety Bill United States senate, Feb 26, 2007 disastrous derailment could be just the tip of the iceberg if the federal government doesn’t move quickly to improve freight rail infrastructure Operation of Amtrak Passenger Train Over CN Misaligned Track in Louisiana National Transportation Safety Board, Jan 15, 2007 The train was traveling about 67 mph when the engineer said he saw that the track ahead was misaligned by about 2 feet to the east FRA Proposes Higher Fines for Violations of Federal Rail Safety Regulations Federal Railroad Administration, Jan 03, 2007 The civil penalty guideline amounts assessed against railroads for violating numerous federal rail safety regulations would be substantially increased NTSB Determines That Crew's Failure To Remain Attentive Caused Rail Accident In Arkansas ntsb.gov, Dec 27, 2006 As a result of the accident in the Union Pacific rail yard, propylene flowed into a nearby neighborhood and an unknown source ignited the gas causing a house to explode. Crossing Accident Reduction Enforcement midlandtexas.gov, Dec 12, 2006 The program is designed to draw attention to the dangers of trying to “beat” a train. PTSB Issues Interim Recommendations In Gap Investigation nydot.gov, Nov 28, 2006 Public Transportation Safety Board (PTSB) has issued interim recommendations as part of the investigation into platform gaps at Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stations. Inadequate Response To Track Conditions Cause Train Derailment ntsb.gov, Nov 14, 2006 The abrasion allowed the outer rail to rotate outward and create a wide gage track condition. State Working On Clean-Up After Train Derailment state.pa.us, Oct 31, 2006 A number of cars plunged into the Beaver River, others came to rest on the embankment, while more than a dozen cars were scattered along the tracks. Fisheries Assessment Begins At Site Of Train Derailment fish.state.pa.us, Oct 20, 2006 The accident dumped thousands of gallons of sodium hydroxide – also known as caustic soda or lye – into Portage Run, a highly productive trout stream. FRA To Support Deployment Of Improved Braking Technology fra.dot.gov, Oct 06, 2006 ECP brakes are applied uniformly and virtually instantaneously on every rail car throughout the train... Recent Train Accidents Involving Release Of Hazardous Material dot.gov, Sep 22, 2006 FRA is concerned with all rail accidents that result in any release of a hazardous material, regardless of the quantity of material released. Collision Of Two BNSF Trains In Gunter, Texas Press Release, Sep 15, 2006 fatal collision between two trains was the southbound train crew's failure to adhere to an after-arrival track warrant requiring NTSB Determines That Crew Fatigue Caused Train Collision Enter Source, Sep 01, 2006 The collision derailed four locomotive units and the first 19 cars of the UP train as well as 17 cars of the BNSF train. Train Derails Just East Of Roosevelt Press Release, Aug 18, 2006 It was revealed that eastbound Burlington Northern Railroad freight train pulling approximately 76 cars made contact with a stationary westbound Burlington Northern frei Two Youths From Calcasieu Parish Die In Train Accident Department Of Social Services, Aug 04, 2006 when the two were hit by a train after apparently falling asleep on a railroad bridge. Passengers Allege Conductor Speeding Was Cause of Accident Press Release, Jul 21, 2006 A lawsuit was filed today on behalf of 2 victims in the July 11, 2006 Chicago Transit Authority train derailment and fire. Fatal Collision Between Two Trains In Texas ntsb.gov, Jun 23, 2006 This accident could have been prevented if the proper procedures and protocol had been followed New Commuter Railroad Track Safety System fra.dot.gov, May 18, 2006 The federal government is testing new safety devices for commuter trains that are designed to better protect passengers during crashes Aims To Reduce Human Factor Error As Cause Of Train Accidents fra.dot.gov, May 05, 2006 Will focus on reducing the most common human errors such as improperly lined track switches, shoving or pushing rail cars without properly monitoring for safe conditions Committe On Transportation And Infrastructure Of Railroads ntsb.gov, Apr 20, 2006 The NTSB has been investigating train collisions and over-speed rail accidents for over 35 years Massachusetts Train Derailed Its Two Lead Cars ntsb.gov, Apr 05, 2006 Three of the train's 10 passengers and the train operator reported minor injuries NTSB Before The Association Of American Railroads Damage Prevention ntsb.gov, Mar 15, 2006 Amtrak will be inaugurating high speed rail service in the Northeast Corridor as early as next year Fatigue Is Railroad Safety Topic fra.dot.gov, Feb 27, 2006 Fatigue has long been a fact of life for many railroad operating employees, given their long and often unpredictable work hours and fluctuating schedules Failed To Reline Main Line Switch And Caused Railroad Derailment In South Carolina ntsb.gov, Feb 13, 2006 Freight train 192 encountered an improperly lined switch that diverted the train from the main line onto an industry track where it struck Freight Train Accident Kills Eight People ntsb.gov, Jan 27, 2006 Among the derailed cars from train 192 were three tank cars containing chlorine, one of which was breached, releasing chlorine gas Chicago Train Accidents Shared A Common Accident Location Ntsb.gov, Jan 12, 2006 The basic difference between the two accidents was that train 519 was to cross over from track 1 to track 2 traveling in the westbound direction, whereas train 504 was New Jersey Train Derailed While Crossing Portal Bridge ntsb.gov, Dec 29, 2005 All the fractures and cracks were located near the beginning point of the notch where the width of the side bar In South Carolina, Train Collision Caused By Crew Failed To Reline Main Line Switch ntsb.gov/Pressrel, Dec 01, 2005 About 5,400 people within a 1- mile radius of the derailment site were evacuated for several days, many of them complaining of respiratory difficulties NTSB Cites Operator's Actions In Chicago Train Derailment ntsb.gov, Nov 30, 2005 As with many previous rail accidents, the Board determined that a Positive Train Control PTC system would have prevented the accident. Wisconsin's Rail Crossing Safety Information dot.wisconsin.gov, Nov 28, 2005 An average of two fatalities occur each day resulting from highway, rail crashes and, or pedestrian trespasser incidents. National Transportation Safety Board Railroad Crossing Accident Report ntsb.gov, Nov 28, 2005 Collision and Derailment of Norfolk Southern Freight Train in Graniteville, South Carolina Introducing The Rail Security Act of 2005 house.gov, Nov 14, 2005 The United States spent 4.4 billion on aviation security, but only 115 million on rail and transit security Plaintiff Became Aware Of This Impending Collision Of Train ny.us, Oct 14, 2005 The other train caught plaintiffs leg and pulled him down into the core of the accident. Railroad Grade Crossing Safety Issues ntsb.gov, Sep 01, 2005 Mark Rosenker testified yesterday before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, South Carolina Rail Disaster senate.gov, Aug 24, 2005 South Carolina Rail Disaster Could Happen Here Hundreds Of Thousands Risk Toxic Fumes The Federal Railroad Administration ntsb.gov, Aug 19, 2005 The Federal Railroad Administration Was Not Conducting Periodic Audits Of Amtrak’s Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Plan The Aggregate Damages That May Be Awarded gao.gov, Aug 11, 2005 Congress Limited The Aggregate Damages That May Be Awarded To All Passengers From Claims The Derailment Of A Canadian Pacific Railway Freight Train ndd.uscourts.gov, Jul 28, 2005 There is no dispute that anhydrous ammonia can be dangerous in high concentrations Arguments For and Against Federal Tort Reform cbo.gov, Jul 13, 2005 Many legal scholars agree that tort liability has expanded over the past 30 years Consumers Are Injured Or Killed cbo.gov, Jun 30, 2005 Consumers Are Injured Or Killed By Defective Products, Workers Are Hurt On The Job, Train Passengers Are Injured All Passengers From Claims From A Particular gao.gov, Jun 22, 2005 All Passengers From Claims From A Particular Rail Accident To $200 Million Unveils National Rail Safety Action dot.gov, Jun 17, 2005 Secretary Mineta Unveils National Rail Safety Action Plan to Address the Future Safety and Vitality of America’s Railways Federal Regulation Allows Communities To Silence Train Horns safetydata.fra.dot.gov, Jun 13, 2005 Existing Whistle Bans Can Remain Quiet With Safety Improvements Statement on Train Accident in North Korea whitehouse.gov, Jun 10, 2005 We provide all humanitarian aid in disasters based on need without regard to political issues CWR Are Silent On Inspections Of Joint Bars ntsb.gov, Jun 07, 2005 The FRA’s Regulations Regarding CWR Are Silent On Inspections Of Joint Bars Train Crew Assigned To Reposition Equipment ntsb.gov, Jun 01, 2005 To Reposition Equipment Reported To Work At Penn Station New York Triple Rail Inspection Capacity and Improve Grade Crossing fra dot gov, May 20, 2005 Improve Grade Crossing Safety as Part of New National Rail Safety Plan FRA Administrator's Determination Of Random Drug Testing gpo access gov, May 19, 2005 The minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing must be 50 percent of covered employees Transportation Services Index Fell 1.0 Percent in February from January Bureau of Transportation Statistics, May 13, 2005 Transportation Services Index Fell 1.0 Percent in February from January Statement on Train Accident in North Korea white house, May 12, 2005 This weekend we heard first-hand reports about the devastation and loss of life caused by a train accident in North Korea on April 22, 2004. NTSB To Hold Public Hearing On 2004 Macdona, Texas Train Accident National Transportation Safety Board , May 09, 2005 The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day public hearing on the 2004 Macdona, Texas, accident involving a collision between Railroad (UP) Switch Safety Guidelines Issued To Railroad Industry To Prevent Train Accidents Caused By Misaligned Switches FRA DOT, Apr 28, 2005 In its ongoing investigation of a January 6 Norfolk Southern Railway accident in Graniteville, South Carolina, the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB To Hold Public Hearing On 2004 Macdona, Texas Train Accident NTSB , Apr 27, 2005 The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day public hearing on the 2004 Macdona, Texas, accident involving a collision between Union Pacific Railroad Alzheimer’s Is Caused By A Traumatic Event, Such As The Train Accident press release, Mar 29, 2005 Down The Memory Hole, Buzz Thinks Alzheimer’s Is Caused By A Traumatic Event, Such As The Train Accident That Killed Grandpa’s Brother Barkley Six Of The Freight Cars Involved In The Accident Contained Road Salt, And Several Of Those Cars Spilled epa.gov, Mar 22, 2005 Six Of The Freight Cars Involved In The Accident Contained Road Salt, And Several Of Those Cars Spilled Part Of Their Loads Short Line Railroad Received Loan To Rehab Rails, Avoid Train Accidents Federal Railroad Administration, Mar 14, 2005 Short Line Railroad in Northwest Illinois Receives $5.5 Million Loan To Rehabilitate Rail Infrastructure and Expand Business Opportunities The Fact That There Have Been Three Accidents At The Crossing In The Last Five Years press release, Mar 14, 2005 The Fact That There Have Been Three Accidents At The Crossing In The Last Five Years, And, According To Railroad Records, 40 Near-Misses Reported Fra Sets New Standards To Avoid Train Accidents fra.dot.gov, Mar 02, 2005 Federal Railroad Administration Announces New Standards For Train Collision Prevention Technology Review of Amtrak Derailment Shows Relevance of All-Hazards Training and Planning FEMA , Jan 01, 1900 A technical review of an Amtrak derailment in Nodaway, Iowa, which affected 225 passengers and 16 crewmembers and resulted in one death, For regional news articles, please visit state train accident resources. 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Did You Know?

The causes of train accidents can be grouped into five categories.

A train accident will occur in one of five different ways. The five main reasons for train accidents are: (1) human factors, (2) track and structures, (3) equipment, (4) signal and train control, and (5) miscellaneous.

The majority of train accidents are caused by human factors or track factors.

During a recent five year study, it has been determined that the great majority of train accidents resulted from human factor causes or track causes. In addition, in recent years, most of the serious events involving train collisions or derailments resulting in release of hazardous material, or harm to rail passengers, have resulted from human factor or track causes.

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The United States Government enacted the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), in 1908.

Congress passed FELA with the intent to decrease tragic railroad accidents. In addition, FELA encourages standardization in railroad practices and railroad equipment.

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