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TT slams into AMTRAK near Fresno / Hanford
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<p>[quote user="Avianwatcher"]</p> <p>I was sitting in the first car very close to the engineers cab [train in push mode] so I could hear the chatter between the cab and dispatch. The gates were down and the truck hit the train between cars 3 & 4. The train seemed to be coming to full speed, there was a jolt, the engineer applied the emergency brakes and then it seemed the trains emergency brakes hit again or it could have been the drag of cars that derailed. Our car stayed on track. The engineer was instantly on the radio DEMANDING emergency services, it seemed dispatch wanted to go over a list of questions but the engineer wanted the first responders called. When that was done by dispatch he was then required to go through the protocol. At the same time the conductor was getting people off the tipped cars as quickly as possible as the engine was leaking fuel. With in 10 mins. the first responders were arriving and with in 20 mins. there were at least 10 agencies on hand and they worked flawlessly together. About 12 mins. all the passengers were off the train and standing in a alfalfa field as the injured were assessed. It was over 100 degrees so train staff and volunteers were handing out water till we could be taken to Hanford to be processed and sent on our way. It should be noted that the ENGINEER and CONDUCTOR were the most professional people I have ever seen in a crisis that I have ever seen! All the train staff were excellent, very helpful, and knew what to do! It was really great to see...........on the other hand, Amtrack staff at Bakersfield and Union Station in L A were were useless and less than helpful! The first responders and the people of Hanford were wonderful and truly tried to meet our needs and calm those who were very emotional. If you have any questions please ask......[/quote]</p> <p>I rode the same train last January. And like you I rode up front so I could see the track, which was possible because the engineer left the door open, and watch the engineer. As it turned out the engineer on the second leg of the trip was the Road Foreman of Engines. I was able to chat with him at the stops. He answered all my questions, but most importantly, he was very impressive. I am not at all surprised that the crew of the train that you were in acted in a professional manner after the accident.</p>
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