Off-duty NYPD officer accused of displaying gun to quiet unruly hockey fans on commuter trainOctober 12th, 2009 Off-duty NYPD cop accused of showing gun on trainHEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Authorities say an off-duty New York City police officer who displayed a handgun while trying to quiet unruly passengers on a train has been arrested and suspended without pay.
Slow-speed commuter train accident in Boston leaves at least 15 with minor injuriesSeptember 15th, 2009 Commuter train accident leaves 15 hurt in BostonBOSTON — A commuter train has collided with a bumper at the end of a track in Boston, leaving 15 riders with minor injuries. Fire department spokesman Steve MacDonald said 15 to 20 people were being treated for minor injuries Tuesday.
California firefighter pulls driver from stalled truck seconds before commuter train hitsAugust 27th, 2009 Calif. firefighter saves driver before train hitsOXNARD, Calif. — A California firefighter has pulled a trapped driver from his disabled pickup just seconds before a commuter train slammed into the truck.
BART union plans to strike Sunday, potentially crippling San Francisco Bay-area commuteAugust 14th, 2009 Bay area's commuter rail system union plans strikeOAKLAND, Calif. — The union representing train operators and station agents for the San Francisco Bay area's commuter rail system says it's planning go on strike at the close of business Sunday.
Investigators question why San Francisco train operator turned off autopilot before crashJuly 20th, 2009 Rail operator's actions questioned in Calif. crashSAN FRANCISCO — Federal investigators are trying to find out why the operator of a San Francisco light-rail that crashed into a parked train and injured dozens of passengers had turned off the automatic controls moments before the collision.
NY prosecutor pursues report that passenger drove commuter train on Long IslandJuly 17th, 2009 NY prosecutors probe whether passenger drove trainMINEOLA, N.Y. — A prosecutor says criminal charges are possible after reports that a Long Island Rail Road engineer let a passenger operate a train bound for New York City.
Authorities investigate report that passenger drove commuter train heading for New York CityJuly 17th, 2009 Report: Passenger drove NYC-bound commuter trainNEW YORK — A witness has told police that a Long Island Rail Road engineer let a passenger operate a train bound for New York City. MTA Police Chief Michael Coan says the train ran smoothly and no one was injured.
NTSB Official: past train accidents raised concerns not fixed before deadly crashJune 23rd, 2009 NTSB: past subway train accidents raised concernsWASHINGTON — Past accidents on the Washington-area subway system raised concerns about the safety commuter trains that were not addressed, said a federal official investigating the cause of a deadly rush-hour crash that killed seven people Monday. "We know accidents are going to happen," but there must be a better system to prevent them said Debbie Hersman, an investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board.
Officials say a 6-car commuter train collides with another train, killing at least one near DCJune 23rd, 2009 Train derails near Maryland-DC line, killing oneWASHINGTON — Authorities say a six-car train has collided with another train near the Washington and Maryland border, killing at least one person. Washington fire spokesman Alan Etter says at least one person was killed, and this is developing into a "mass casualty event."
He said crews are cutting apart the trains to get people out.
Obama offers prayers for victims of commuter crash, thanks to first respondersJune 23rd, 2009 Obama offers prayers for victims of commuter crashWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the thoughts and prayers of the first family go out to the victims of the commuter train crash in Washington, D.C., that killed six people and injured scores of others. Obama issued a statement Monday night thanking rescue personnel who helped to save lives.
After years of improved safety, a spate of rail accidents hit U.S. cities, especially subwaysJune 23rd, 2009 Third recent subway or commuter rail hits big cityWASHINGTON — For the third time in nine months, a major subway or commuter rail crash occurred in a big city. Until last September, rail systems — much like their airline counterparts — were cruising with far fewer accidents than in previous years and decades.
Metro officials say 6-car commuter train collides with another train, derails near WashingtonJune 22nd, 2009 6-car train derails near Maryland-DC lineWASHINGTON — Metro officials say a six-car train has collided with another train and derailed near the Washington, D.C., and Maryland border. Spokeswoman Taryn McNeil says the collision happened about 5 p.m.
Passengers delayed after MARC commuter train strikes car at crossing outside Washington, D.C.May 9th, 2009 MARC train strikes car outside Washington, D.C.ROCKVILLE, Md. — Police outside Washington, D.C., say a woman is expected to recover after a commuter train hit her car at a railroad crossing.
California's Metrolink in $135K settlement with spokeswoman who resigned after deadly crashMay 6th, 2009 Metrolink in $135K settlement with ex-spokeswomanLOS ANGELES — The Southern California regional rail authority that runs Metrolink commuter trains has agreed to pay $135,000 to a former spokeswoman who resigned after announcing the probable cause of a crash that killed 25 people. The Los Angeles Times reports on its Web site that it obtained the settlement agreement Tuesday.
6 killed, 11 injured in train crash in southern IndiaApril 29th, 2009 6 killed in train crash in southern IndiaNEW DELHI — Two men seized the controls of a passenger train in southern India and rammed it into another train Wednesday, killing themselves and four passengers, news reports said. Another 11 people were injured when the men, who were not authorized to operate the electric train, drove it into a goods train at Vyasarpadi Jeeva station on the outskirts of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state, Press Trust of India news agency reported, quoting railway officials.
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