Passenger train's collisions with vehicles.

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This is getting old. Another one in southern California. Maybe we should make this thread a permanent repository.

http://www.cbs8.com/story/28530156/amtrak-train-hits-car-on-tracks-in-oceanside

 

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Looks like another suicide attempt...

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This auto almost got away at Slidell, La

http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/03/amtrak_train_car_wreck_slidell.html

 

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[Paul of Covington]

   Actually, Slidell, La.

[BaltACD]

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This auto almost got away at Slidell, La

http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/03/amtrak_train_car_wreck_slidell.html

 

Since when do Police post on Facebook and commercial newspapers us it as a source for their news articles?????

[Deggesty]

BaltACD

 

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This auto almost got away at Slidell, La

http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/03/amtrak_train_car_wreck_slidell.html

 

 

 

Since when do Police post on Facebook and commercial newspapers us it as a source for their news articles?????

 

Maybe the Napoleanic Code now calls for this? Remember Louisiana laws are based on Napoleon's code. 

[schlimm]

Police use FB to communicate to a broader public.  It reaches far more folks than other media.

[BaltACD]

Deggesty

BaltACD

 

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This auto almost got away at Slidell, La

http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2015/03/amtrak_train_car_wreck_slidell.html

 

 

 

Since when do Police post on Facebook and commercial newspapers us it as a source for their news articles?????

 

 

 

 

Maybe the Napoleanic Code now calls for this? Remember Louisiana laws are based on Napoleon's code. 

 

 

Napoleon Zukerberg?

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Drunk appears to have tried to play King Arthur and joust Downeaster at Old Orchard Beach.  Drunk lost, Passenger may be critical. Didn't use long enough jousting pole ?.

http://www.pressherald.com/2015/03/26/police-investigating-downeaster-train-collision-with-car/

 

 

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Piedmont train # 76 got another car just east of Greensboro. That train certainly has had more than its share of incidents.

Wonder if NC  DOT wishes they could seal the route.

http://www.news-record.com/news/local_news/amtrak-train-collides-with-an-empty-vehicle-outside-of-greensboro/article_f80f044c-dccb-11e4-97cc-d3145ca70f11.html

 

 

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No information but Capitol corridor train 521 hits vehicle.

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Today at 9:02 AM

Capitol Corridor Service Advisory - April 10, 2015

Train 521 is being delayed between Martinez & Richmond due to a Vehicle Strike

 

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Palmetto got a car approaching Savannah last night.  No details yet. 

http://m.wtoc.com/wtoc/db/350145/content/wBwbQMVB

This morning's Palmetto out of Savannah on time this morning.  That may indicate minor damage to loco or another one was sent to Savannah.  Any other info ?

EDIT:  Driver reported killed.

http://www.wtoc.com/story/28815946/train-crashes-into-car-in-garden-city

 

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Crescent hit auto in Meridian, Ms yesterday as well.  

http://www.wapt.com/news/mississippi/woman-killed-in-meridian-after-suv-hit-by-amtrak-train/32398324

 

 

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Amtrak # 65 hit car near South Kinston.  Reports are varied but appears car tried to go thru closed grade crossing fence.  ( all crossings have been closed in RI ).  One killed.  Unconfirmed that ACS-64 and leading V-2 baggage damaged but how much no idea yet. So the first for both new pieces of equipment.

http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150419/NEWS/150419246/14110

This may be a link to photo of location ?

http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?/topic/63917-automobile-collision-in-west-kingston-ri-on-nec/ 

 Another report.  Wonder if this is a  GPS caused ?

http://www.turnto10.com/story/28839929/train-and-car-collide-in-south-kingstown

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Amtrak # 65 hit car near South Kinston.  Reports are varied but appears car tried to go thru closed grade crossing fence.  ( all crossings have been closed in RI ).  One killed.  Unconfirmed that ACS-64 and leading V-2 baggage damaged but how much no idea yet. So the first for both new pieces of equipment.

http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150419/NEWS/150419246/14110

This may be a link to photo of location ?

http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?/topic/63917-automobile-collision-in-west-kingston-ri-on-nec/ 

 Another report.  Wonder if this is a  GPS caused ?

http://www.turnto10.com/story/28839929/train-and-car-collide-in-south-kingstown

 

Google view might explain how driver got on track.

https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1429569401243!6m8!1m7!1sgCMTgNN-fSvG2rDFtHI6hg!2m2!1d41.488067!2d-71.554708!3f87.10448256315237!4f-6.057093885421949!5f1.8731607263914252

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Amtrak # 65 hit car near South Kinston.  Reports are varied but appears car tried to go thru closed grade crossing fence.  ( all crossings have been closed in RI ).  One killed.  Unconfirmed that ACS-64 and leading V-2 baggage damaged but how much no idea yet. So the first for both new pieces of equipment.

Maybe bad news.  --   ACS-64  # 629 unconfirmed report heavy damage and not known if it will be rebuilt.  Could be if it is heavy damage might be sent back west to builder ?   Baggage  # 61037 damage unknown as of this time.

Anyone with more info.

 

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Amtrak # 65 hit car near South Kinston.  Reports are varied but appears car tried to go thru closed grade crossing fence.  ( all crossings have been closed in RI ).  One killed.  Unconfirmed that ACS-64 and leading V-2 baggage damaged but how much no idea yet. So the first for both new pieces of equipment.

 

 

 

Maybe bad news.  --   ACS-64  # 629 unconfirmed report heavy damage and not known if it will be rebuilt.  Could be if it is heavy damage might be sent back west to builder ?   Baggage  # 61037 damage unknown as of this time.

Anyone with more info.

For a new $6M locomotive to be written off it would basically have to be in the shape of a pretzel after the incident.

[NorthWest]

I guess it depends whether or not it is cheaper to rebuild it, or build a new 629. That's the nice thing about having the assembly line still open.

[ACY Tom]

I'd be curious to see photos of the damaged loco. When a brand new P40 went into Big Bayou Canot on the Sunset Limited, they fished it out & sent it back to Erie for evaluation.  I don't think it was ever returned to service.  I'd be shocked if that were possible.  But I understand the value of the unit's monocoque construction was validated by the examination of the unit.  I wonder whether this unit fared as well.

Tom

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Pictures of Crescent tr #20 / 22  that hit vehicle near Tuscaloosa.

http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2015/04/authorities_are_on_the_scene_o.html

 

 

[BaltACD]

NorthWest

I guess it depends whether or not it is cheaper to rebuild it, or build a new 629. That's the nice thing about having the assembly line still open.

 

There is a difference between what 'outsiders' consider serious locomotive damage and what those in the industry consider serious locomotive damage.

Outsiders see cosmetic damage - those in the industry look for structural damage.  Cosmetic damage is easily repairable, structural damage is harder to see and more critcal when it occurrs.

[NorthWest]

BaltACD

There is a difference between what 'outsiders' consider serious locomotive damage and what those in the industry consider serious locomotive damage. Outsiders see cosmetic damage - those in the industry look for structural damage. Cosmetic damage is easily repairable, structural damage is harder to see and more critcal when it occurrs.

I haven't actually seen a picture of the damaged unit in question, so my point was that Amtrak (or their insurer) will check the locomotive and determine the cheapest option to get a 629 back to usable condition.   I am aware of the kind of damage that results in a retirement, but I can't see a collision with a car bending the frame or bending collision posts.

Your point is valid. I've seen locomotives with the long hood ripped completely off returned to service, and those with little cosmetic damage scrapped due to frame bowing.

[ACY Tom]

I think my point was that the locomotive held together pretty well at Big Bayou Canot.  I've been told (not sure whether this can be confirmed) that the cab remained intact, and the three crew members of the crew did not die as a result of impact.  I'm told they drowned.

Cold comfort, I guess.

Tom

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ACY

I think my point was that the locomotive held together pretty well at Big Bayou Canot.  I've been told (not sure whether this can be confirmed) that the cab remained intact, and the three crew members of the crew did not die as a result of impact.  I'm told they drowned.

Cold comfort, I guess.

Tom

On that note, if you do find yourself in a sinking vehicle of some sort...

What happens is the water comming in exerts a kind of suction along with the downward sinking vehicle that does not allow escape until the water has completely filled the submerged space and the vehicle's rapid sink rate has diminished or stopped......then the pressure is equalized and one can escape.    Most untrained folks panic and gasp for air and drown in that type of environment.  

Best approach if your conscious is to hold your breath until the pressure equalizes making use of the time to plan your escape route and ensure your not tangled up in anything.   Once the vehicle fills with water and levels off it has a tendency to kind of exhale as the rush in of water is suddenly stops.....that will help eject you if your near an open door or window.

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Palmetto got one April 27th

http://abc11.com/news/amtrak-train-hits-car-in-four-oaks/683829/

 

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School bus almost became another stat.  In this case close did count as a save.

http://patch.com/new-york/chappaqua/school-bus-trapped-metro-north-crossing-driver-arrested-new-castle-police

 

 

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City New Orleans collided with car.  Appears to have CN leader ?

http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/northshore/2015/05/10/1-dead-after-amtrak-train-hits-vehicle-on-tracks/27091691/

 

[ACY Tom]

Why evacuate the City of New Orleans?  Anybody know?

Tom

[ricktrains4824]

My Guess would be this: Issues with HEP after vehicle strike. 

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Amtrak hits another vehicle not near a grade crossing.  Appears to be another Piedmont.  NCDOT cannot get a break.

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20150511/News/305119984