Train derailments

Spain Experiences its Worst Train Accident in 40 Years

An increase in train derailments was one of the first symptoms of the approach of Planet X to become noticeable, being expressed even before Planet X entered the inner solar system in 2003.

Planet X was described as affecting the Earth from afar, like tugging on the edge of a spider web where the effects are felt elsewhere on the web; in this way there has been an increase in earthquakes and unpredictable weather going back years, even before Planet X entered the solar system, due to the increased swirling of the Earth’s core.

It is therefore logical that an increase in train derailments would accompany any increase in seismic activity – train tracks need to be straight and even the slightest shift to the side of a section of track would cause a train to derail.

The area most affected by train derailments is the stretch zone. Stretch zone quakes are silent, and people are generally unaware anything is happening, although signs such as booms and trumpet sounds can occur.

This zone stretches from Western Europe across the Eurasian Plate, and also includes the South-East United States, the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Red Sea and the African Rift.

In other parts of the world, shifting ground is more associated with earthquakes that people are aware of, such as the Pacific which is compressing, so authorities inspect railway tracks after any seismic activity, reducing the likelihood of accidents.

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Comment by Tracie Crespo on July 13, 2016 at 2:55am

www.cnn.com/2016/07/12/europe/italy-train-collision/index.html

At least 27 killed in Italy train collision

By Stephanie Halasz, Jason Hanna and Livia Borghese, CNN

Updated 6:11 PM ET, Tue July 12, 2016

Trains collide in southern Italy 02:34

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Collision happened late Tuesday morning in southeastern Italian countryside
Two trains collided head-on about 15 kilometers south of Adriatic Sea

(CNN)Two passenger trains collided head-on Tuesday morning in a rural area of southeastern Italy, killing at least 27 people, Italian news agency ANSA reported.

Pictures from the scene in the Puglia region showed both trains were on the same track about 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of the Adriatic Sea, apparently headed toward each other.

Firefighters inspect the wreckage of two trains after a head-on collision Tuesday in the Puglia region.

Images distributed by firefighters there showed the smashed remains of train cars and a large area of scattered, twisted metal at the impact site about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) east of the city of Andria. More than 50 people were injured, ANSA reported. A hospital in Andria appealed to the public for blood donations for the injured.

One train was headed from Andria to Corato, while the other was coming in the opposite direction, ANSA reported.

The death toll was expected to rise, a medical official at the scene told CNN on condition of anonymity. The official said 22 bodies had been pulled from the wreckage, and one person died in a hospital.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi promised a full inquiry to find out who was responsible. He met with officials in the region Tuesday afternoon and pledged support, he told reporters in Bari on Tuesday evening.

"My thoughts go to the families of the victims," he said. "We are together in this pain and despair."

The crash happened about 7 kilometers east of the city of Andria.

The state-run rail company FS Group offered condolences and said both trains were operated by the private company Ferrotramviaria SpA, which runs commuter rail services in the area.

"The employees of the Italian FS Group are close to the victims' families, the wounded and colleagues at Ferrotramviaria," the FS Group said.

Details on what led to the crash weren't immediately available.

Crumpled wagon cars are seen after the two commuter trains collided.

The wreck happened in a relatively remote area. Local authorities took to social media to ask for any doctors and medics in the area to go to the crash site to help the injured.

"It's not an area that's easily accessible. The closest highway is miles away," CNN contributor Barbie Nadeau said.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on July 8, 2016 at 4:34am: http://www.wdsu.com/news/local-news/new-orleans/damages-limited-to-...

Damages limited to box cars after train derails in Bywater

UPDATED 6:53 PM CDT Jul 06, 2016

NEW ORLEANS —Emergency crews gathered around a train that derailed early Wednesday in the Bywater at the intersection of Press Street and Burgundy Street.

Railroad officials said eight box cars fell over, forcing the closure of several streets. New Orleans Fire Department Supt. Tim McConnell said six of the cars were empty and two, which are tanks used to carry asphalt, were also empty, but had asphalt residue inside.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on July 2, 2016 at 7:18am: http://myfox8.com/2016/07/01/train-derails-in-randleman-several-int...

Train derails in Randleman, several intersections blocked

POSTED 6:31 PM, JULY 1, 2016

RANDLEMAN, N.C. — A derailed train is blocking a number of intersections in Randleman after a number of train cars went off the tracks.

Dispatchers with Randolph County Communications tells us that there were no injuries when the derailment happened earlier this afternoon.

Among the roads blocked by the train cars is U.S. 311 between Interstate 73 and Business 220 in Randleman.

There is no estimate when the roads will be reopened.

and another:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/train-with-hazardous-...

Train with hazardous material derails

Madura McCormack, The Courier-Mail
July 1, 2016 9:44pm

A FREIGHT train carrying hazardous material has derailed near Julia Creek in mid-north Queensland.

Queensland Rail confirmed four wagons of the train came off the tracks around 4.35am this morning as it was travelling from Townsville to Mount Isa.

It has been confirmed the freight train was carrying sulphuric acid.

“We are investigating the cause of the incident and will work closely with relevant authorities on the response as required,” Queensland Rail said in a statement.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are monitoring the scene. There were no reports of the material leaking.

The train was hauling 39 wagons.

Specialist response crews are assessing the impact of the incident, which happened about15km east of Julia Creek.

The train is reportedly intact and upright.

Two passenger services, Mt Isa to Townsville and Townsville to Mt Isa, have been cancelled due to the incident. Replacement buses have been put in place.

A similar incident occurred on December 27, 2015, at Julia Creek, where a 26-carriage train carrying 819,000 of sulphuric acid derailed after heavy rains in the area. Some 31,500 litres of the highly toxic acid is believed to have leaked from one tanker wagon.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on July 1, 2016 at 5:58am: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/freight-train-derails-selkir...

Freight train derails in Selkirk, wheels torn away

Second derailment on stretch of rail line this week

CBC News Posted: Jun 30, 2016 12:31 PM CT Last Updated: Jun 30, 2016 12:31 PM CT

A train derailment in Selkirk, Man. on Wednesday evening has left a number of freight cars lying in ditches alongside the track, some with their wheels torn away.

It's the second time this week that a derailment has happened on that stretch of line, the first occurring on Monday, according to Kevin Crooks, who works at Kinetic Machine Works, a business that backs onto the tracks in the northwest corner of the city.

He described the scene from Wednesday as "a train-wreck, literally," saying there are some cars rolled over in the ditch "and a bunch of others all askew, just kind of piled up."

The wheels on a number of freight cars were torn off in the derailment. (Courtesy Adam Flood)

"There's a lot of wheels missing off them," he added.

Cranes were brought out Wednesday to remove some of the cars but an approaching storm forced crews to abandon the effort, Crooks said.

He estimates about 10 cars remain to be cleared at the scene.

There's no official word on what the cars were hauling, though Crooks has heard it was a concrete powder mix. Selkirk Redi Mix Ltd, a supplier of concrete mix has a plant on the other side of the tracks from Kinetic Machine Works.

A number of freight cars are lying on their sides, in the ditch alongside the track. (Courtesy Adam Flood)

The rail line is owned by CP Rail and operated by Lake Line Railroad. A CP Rail spokeswoman declined to comment and referred calls to Lake Line Railroad.

No one from Lake Line has yet returned calls from CBC.

Crooks said the ground in the area where the derailments happened is saturated after several days of rain, and he thinks it could have played a part in the crash.

"It's kind of shocking that they had two in a week," he said.

Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson said he wasn't aware of the derailment until CBC News called.

Selkirk is located about 30 kilometres north of Winnipeg.

Comment by M. Difato on June 28, 2016 at 5:05pm: Large fire after two BNSF trains collide, derail near Panhandle

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Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway has confirmed two trains were involved in an incident that has caused a large fire at the eastern edge of the town of Panhandle.

The incident was reported at 8:40 a.m. Two trains appear to have collided and derailed. There is a large amount of debris at the scene about five miles east of town near U.S. Highway 60.

No other details, including any injuries, are yet known.

A representative from BNSF said more details would be released later this morning.

This story will be updated.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on June 28, 2016 at 7:12am: https://www.jacarandafm.com/news-sport/news/10-injured-after-roller...

10 injured after rollercoaster derails

A total of 10 people were injured after a rollercoaster crashed off the rails at a theme park in North Lanarkshire in central Scotland on Sunday, local police said.The two adults and eight children were all being treated at local hospitals, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) quoted Police Scotland as saying.

Published: June 27, 2016, 8:48 a.m. by Xinhua

The two adults and eight children were all being treated at local hospitals, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) quoted Police Scotland as saying.

One adult and one child are in stable condition and three children are expected to be allowed home later, said the report.

The accident involved the Tsunami ride at the M&D’s park near Strathclyde Park in Motherwell. Six ambulance crews and a specialist operation team, as well as six fire engines were on the scene after being called on Sunday afternoon.

Police Scotland revised down the number of the injured from its initial estimate of 11 and confirmed there were nine passengers on the ride at the time, while eyewitnesses claimed the carriage smashed into a toddlers’ ride when it hit the ground, as reported by the online Scotsman newspaper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicpSuce-kg

"On arrival it became clear a series of five gondolas connected on a train on the Tsunami ride have detached from the rails, struck the superstructure and then struck the ground." Chief Inspector David Bruce was quoted by BBC as saying.

"As a result of this accident, 10 people have been injured, two adults and eight children," he added.

The M&D’s theme park announced on its website that the theme park is closed due to an incident.

"A serious incident occurred at M&D’s today involving the tsunami rollercoaster. We have all emergency services on site to assist. The theme park is closed until further notice," said the spokesperson for the theme park.

There are also messages and videos on social media about the incident of the rollercoaster carriage crash with children and adults on board, saying "it’s like something out a horror film".

Scottish First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said:"My thoughts are with everyone involved in this terrible incident at M&D’s theme park, especially those injured."

Earlier, Police Scotland declined to make any comment on the incident on the phone when contacted by Xinhua.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on June 25, 2016 at 6:15pm: http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/683298/Train-derailment-Germany...

Train crash leaves 10 injured after landslide causes derailment

A TRAIN driver is seriously injured after a landslide caused a major incident on a railway line.

PUBLISHED: 11:02, Sat, Jun 25, 2016 | UPDATED: 13:24, Sat, Jun 25, 2016

EPA
10 people were injured in the crash

Another three rail employees and six passengers were also injured in the incident this morning.

The train, a Regional Express 4251, was travelling from Koblenz to Frankfurt in Germany when it slid off the tracks.

The driver is being treated in a hospital in Koblenz, the railway announced.

EPA
The derailment was caused by a landslide

Reports from Germany suggest the landslide was caused by heavy rain.

Comment by KM on June 25, 2016 at 1:29pm

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Eurostar passengers stranded for 8 HOURS in the middle of France 'without food and water' then forced to climb on to the tracks after train experiences 'technical issue'

Eurostar ES9010 experienced a 'technical problem' yesterday morning
Train was pushed to Fresnoy where passengers boarded replacement
Holidaymakers arrived in Paris after an 11 hour journey from London

Eurostar passengers were forced to endure an 8 hour delay, stranded near Fresnoy, France yesterday after the train they were travelling on experienced a 'technical issue'.

Travellers of all ages, young and old, were asked to climb on to the tracks to board a replacement train to complete their journey, which arrived in Paris at 8.30pm - 11 hours after they had set off from London.

Outraged holidaymakers have slammed the train company for a 'severe' lack of communication during their ordeal, claiming that the train 'ran out of food and water' and that staff onboard had been as 'kept in the dark as the passengers'.

Passengers on the ES9010 were forced to wait on the tracks for a replacement service after their train experienced 'technical problems'

Passengers of all ages were asked to climb out at Fresnoy, around 30 minutes away from Paris by train

Eurostar train ES9010 had departed London St Pancras at 8.31am but at 11.45am (local time) it stopped in the middle of France with a 'technical issue'.

Angry holidaymakers have blasted Eurostar for a 'severe' lack of communication on the ground.

Lauren Poulter who was onboard told MailOnline Travel: 'Not even the staff on board were told what was going on or any sort of time frame. At one point in the afternoon the train even run out of food and water.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on June 24, 2016 at 4:26am: http://ewn.co.za/2016/06/21/Trail-derailment-in-CT-leaves-two-peopl...

TRAIN DERAILMENT IN CT LEAVES TWO PEOPLE CRITICALLY INJURED

It’s understood five wagons on the goods train came off the tracks earlier this evening.

A train derailed near Sir Lowry’s Pass in Cape Town on 21 June 2016. Picture: Zayin Krige.

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CAPE TOWN - Two people are in a critical condition after a train derailed near Sir Lowry’s Pass in Cape Town.

It’s understood five wagons on the goods train came off the tracks earlier this evening.

The cause of the derailment is not known at this stage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A4kba7wAq4

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on June 22, 2016 at 7:19pm: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2016/06/23/2003649252

Two hurt as train derails in Hualien

Carriages of a Tzechiang-class express train yesterday lie on the side of the railway tracks between Fuyuan and Guangfu stations in Hualien County after the train derailed.
Jun 23, 2016

Two passengers were injured when a Tzechiang-class express train derailed in Hualien County yesterday afternoon, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) said.

The derailment occurred at 2:49pm when the train, which had begun its trip at Kaohsiung’s Sinzuoying Station and was carrying 200 passengers, was on its way to Hualien, the TRA said.

The Nos. 7, 8 and 9 carriages derailed when the train was between Fuyuan (富源) and Guangfu (光復) townships, with the latter two carriages overturning on the side of the tracks.

The No. 7 carriage was left severely tilted to one side.

Two female passengers sustained minor injuries and were taken to the Taipei Veterans’ General Hospital Fonglin Branch in Fonglien (鳳林).

The TRA said the derailment also damaged three transmission towers, 100m of power lines, 300 pre-stressed concrete sleepers and 300m of track.

Full operations on the damaged section of track are due to resume by 12pm today.

The TRA said that the derailment had affected the schedules of 37 trains and an estimated total of 5,300 passengers.

Yesterday’s incident was the second derailment on the Hualien-Taitung line this month.

On June 4, high temperatures were suspected to have caused the tracks to deform, leading to a derailment of a northbound Chukuang-class train.

The temperature of the affected tracks was recorded at 63°C, higher than the 60?C the tracks are designed to withstand.

None of the 50 passengers on that train suffered major injuries, but the incident severely damaged 250m of train track.

Asked about the cause of yesterday’s derailment, the TRA said that the temperatures on the track were measured at 54?C, which did not exceed the temperature limit.

It said footage from surveillance cameras on the train did not indicate any unusual occurance and that an investigation would be conducted to determine the cause of the incident.

The deformation of the tracks could have been caused by derailment or by the train driver applying the emergency brakes, it said.

The design of the tracks could be flawed as well, the TRA added.