Train derailments

[Starr DiGiacomo]

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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some Examples (click on pictures for link):

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http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2017/05/11/train-derails-in-e...

Train Derails in East Travis County; Parmer Lane at Old Highway 20 Blocked

Updated Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 08:56 AM EDT

MANOR, Texas —  A train has derailed at an intersection in eastern Travis County near Manor.

• Train derailed at 2 a.m. in Manor
• Intersection of Parmer Lane & Old Highway 20 blocked
• Train cars carrying fertilizer & gravel

Department of Public Safety says three tanker train cars overturned near the intersection of Parmer Lane and Old Highway 20 around 2 a.m. Thursday.

The intersection near Manor New Technology High School is currently shut down.

Officials say the cars were carrying fertilizer and gravel, but nothing spilled out of the train cars. DPS says the track will be closed until Thursday evening.

The train was operated by Austin Terminal Rail.

[M. Difato]

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — A train has derailed near the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts in Harrisonburg, shutting down traffic across multiple roadways and leading to a large-scale emergency response. (May 8)

This is just behind the Warsaw parking deck in the downtown area.

Maryland Avenue is completely shut down, as is South Main Street, leading to major traffic backups.

JMU has also reported power outages at many buildings on campus and in the area.

Harrisonburg's Community Activities Center is temporarily closed due to the power outage affecting the whole area.

No details on injuries in connection with the incident are available at this time.

This is a developing situation. WHSV's Janson Silvers is at the scene and will provide updates as we learn them.

A Facebook Live from on-scene can be watched above.

 http://www.whsv.com/content/news/Train-derails-in-downtown-Harrison...

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[M. Difato]

MARC train traveling from Washington to Martinsburg struck debris on the tracks from a landslide

partially derailing trains locomotive near Point of Rocks (May 5)

https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/disasters_and_accidents/afte...

A train that partially derailed near Point of Rocks was removed from the track early Saturday morning.

According to authorities, a westbound MARC train was traveling from Washington to Martinsburg on Friday around 9 p.m. when the train struck debris on the tracks from a landslide.

Only the front wheels of the trains locomotive were derailed, Rob Doolittle, a CSX spokesman said in an email.

There were about 20 passengers on the train, an engineer and a conductor.

No injuries to passengers were reported; the engineer requested medical attention and was taken to a Frederick Memorial Hospital.

[Starr DiGiacomo]

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/01/train-derails-in-germany-no...

Train derails in Germany; no injuries immediately reported

Published May 01, 2017

BERLIN –  German police say a high-speed train has derailed in Dortmund, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.

The national Bundespolizei posted a photo on Twitter showing a picture of the train partially off the tracks, but with no cars turned over.

The agency said the last three of the train's seven carriages had derailed for unknown reasons, and that all passengers have been taken off the train.

The Bundespolizei said the train and tracks were "seriously damaged" and it was unclear how long the stretch of track where the derailment happened would be closed.

Police in Dortmund referred all comment to their officer on the scene, who could not immediately be reached Monday evening.

The train was on its way from Duesseldorf to Berlin.

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(Update of the Sacramento Canyon Derailment (Apr 25)

DUNSMUIR, Calif. — A Union Pacific train hauling an assortment of empty freight cars derailed in the

Sacramento River canyon Tuesday bringing down part of a bridge and disrupting Amtrak's premier West

Coast train for perhaps a month.  http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2017/04/27-up-derail-calif

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Train Derails on SE Kansas (Apr 28)

http://www.bartlesvilleradio.com/pages/news/142802017/train-derails...

A section of 1600 Road in Montgomery County northwest of Caney is closed this morning after a train derailment during the early morning hours.  According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department the derailment occurred around 4:00 this morning.  Reports indicate there were no injuries and no major spills.  The Caney Police Department reports somewhere between 2 and 5 cars derailed and it is unknown at this time how long the portion of 1600 Road near the Caney Valley Speedway will remain closed.  The train was an SKO Railroad train and when contacted this morning an SKO representative said they had no comment.

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[Starr DiGiacomo]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/train-derailment-1.4086910

Cargo train derails in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Maureen Street in the intercity area remains closed to through traffic

CBC News Posted: Apr 26, 2017 2:53 PM ET Last Updated: Apr 26, 2017 3:44 PM ET

The rail crossing at Maureen Street in Thunder Bay remains closed after a cargo train derailed there on Wednesday. (Kris Ketonen/CBC)

CP Rail is investigating a cargo train derailment on Thunder Bay's north side today.

The railway said the incident occurred at about 11:15 am, when 10 empty hopper cars left the track at a crossing on Maureen Street.

A cargo train has derailed in Thunder Bay at a Maureen Street crossing. (Kris Ketonen/CBC)

There were no injuries.

The cause of the derailment is unknown.

The crossing remains closed, blocked off by orange traffic cones.

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https://kobi5.com/news/train-derails-in-northern-california-2-51590/

Train derails in northern California

April 25 2017

CASTELLA, Calif. – Investigators are working to determine why a train derailed in Shasta County, California Tuesday.

KRCR reports the derailment happened around 11:30 a.m. 18 miles south of Mt. Shasta in the upper Sacramento Canyon along Interstate 5.

One of the ten derailed cars was still on a bridge after the incident.

A Union Pacific Railroad representative said all the derailed cars were empty and there were no spills of any hazardous material.

Nobody was injured in the derailment.

Rail workers will be working to remove the cars and repair the tracks before any trains can pass.

[Starr DiGiacomo]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/aurangabad-train...

Aurangabad train derails

TNN | Apr 22, 2017, 06.48 AM IST

AURANGABAD: The engine and four coaches of the 57550 Aurangabad-Hyderabad passenger train derailed between Kalgapur and Bhalki stations in Bidar district of Karnataka at 1.50am on Friday.

Railway officials said a high-level probe has been ordered into the accident and that it was too early to comment whether the derailment was due to sabotage. "We will have to wait for the inquiry report to know the exact cause of derailment. We have sent our medical relief van, as well as an accident relief team to the spot." Vinod Kumar Yadav, general manager of South Central Railway (SCR), rushed to the spot to oversee the rescue operations, said another railway official.

A Nanded division SCR official said the S1, S2 and S3 coaches and SLR (luggage coach) derailed, leaving many commuters stranded at railway stations across the division. Railway authorities sent the remaining eight coaches to Hyderabad via Parli, Parbhani, Nanded and Nizamabad stations. The Karnataka government came to the rescue and pressed into service a number of buses for passengers of the derailed train to reach Bidar bus stand. The Bidar-Hyderabad intercity express delayed its departure to allow commuters to reach the station.

"The derailment happened minutes after the train crossed the Nizam-era bridge on the Manjra river. However, the motorman managed to control the train in time, thus averting a major tragedy," an official said.

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http://dailytimes.com.pk/pakistan/18-Apr-17/saad-rafique-expresses-...

Problems in railways continue as Jaffar Express derails near Gujranwala

ISLAMABAD: Some bogies of Jaffar Express derailed near Gujranwala on Tuesday.

The train was on its way to Quetta from Peshawar. According to initial reports, the passengers remained safe in the accident.

Meanwhile, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has expressed grief over the incident.

He directed the authorities to speed up the relief activities. He said that the passengers should be provided with immediate relief and the track be cleared at the earliest.

He said that if the need arises, an alternative train should be arranged for the passengers. Railways officials, including Railways CEO Javed Anwar, were present at the control room and monitoring the situation.

Pakistan Railways spokesperson said that a comprehensive investigation will be carried into the train accident to determine its exact cause.