Second BNSF freight train derails within 24 hours, crews work to get cars on trackSeptember 30th, 2009 Second BNSF freight train derails within 24 hoursGILLETTE, Wyo. — A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train hauling coal in Wyoming has derailed, marking the second time within 24 hours that trains belonging to the railway company went off the tracks.
Rahul Gandhi's train stoned in Haryana (Second Lead)September 15th, 2009 PANIPAT - The Swarn Shatabdi Express by which Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi is travelling from Ludhiana to New Delhi was stoned by miscreants Tuesday evening near Gharaunda town, near here. No one was injured, but window panes of three coaches of the train were damaged.
Delhi Metro coach derails, none injuredSeptember 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A coach of the Delhi Metro derailed near the Yamuna Bank station in east Delhi Sunday morning, an official said. No injuries were reported.
State TV says train in southern China derails, killing 4 people and injuring 50July 29th, 2009 Train derails in southern China, killing 4BEIJING — A landslide caused a train to derail in southern China on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 50, state media said. The official Xinhua News Agency said the train derailed in the pre-dawn hours in Liuzhou city in the Guangxi region.
17 cars from a coal train derail near Atlanta; tracks damaged but no injuries reportedJuly 1st, 2009 Coal train derails near Atlanta, no one hurtUNION CITY, Ga. — Seventeen cars from a coal train have derailed and tipped over in Georgia.
Train carrying gas derails and explodes in Tuscan town, one death, dozens of injuries reportedJune 30th, 2009 Train derails, explodes in ItalyROME — A freight train has derailed just outside a station in an Italian town and two cars filled with gas have exploded, killing at least one person and injuring dozens. The ANSA news agency reports the explosion and resulting fire engulfed several homes in the Tuscan town of Viareggio, collapsing two buildings, killing at least one person and injuring at least 50 people.
Train carrying gas derails and explodes in Tuscan town, 2 dead, dozens of injuries reportedJune 30th, 2009 Freight train derails, kills 2 in ItalyROME — A freight train derailed just outside a station in an Italian town and two cars filled with gas exploded, killing at least two people and injuring dozens, officials and news reports said Tuesday. The ANSA news agency reported the explosion and resulting fire engulfed several homes in the Tuscan town of Viareggio, collapsing two buildings, killing at least two and injuring at least 50 people.
Recent commuter train accidents in the USJune 23rd, 2009 Recent commuter train accidents in the USRecent commuter train accidents in the United States:
—June 4, 2009: A light rail train and a city bus collide in downtown Phoenix, slightly injuring several passengers. —May 8, 2009: A trolley rear-ends another trolley that is stopped between two underground stations in downtown Boston, injuring about 50 people.
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.
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.
Freight train derails northwest of Chicago, area residents evacuatedJune 20th, 2009 Freight train derails northwest of ChicagoROCKFORD, Ill. — A Canadian National freight train derailed, triggering an explosion Friday night that left at least two people critically injured and prompted officials to evacuate the area northwest of Chicago amid concerns more of the train's cars might catch fire.
Louisville Zoo train derails near gorilla exhibit; EMS workers take people off, 1 by stretcherJune 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo train carrying visitors derailsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Emergency officials say 20 people, including children, have been taken to hospitals, some with serious injuries after train carrying Louisville Zoo visitors overturned.
Louisville Zoo train derails near gorilla house; 20 on board taken to hospitals, none criticalJune 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo train derails, injuring at least 20LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At least one person was seriously injured and 19 others were taken to hospitals, including several children, after a small train with Louisville Zoo visitors aboard derailed Monday, an emergency official said.
Louisville Zoo to reopen after train ride derails near gorilla house, injuring 22June 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo to reopen after crash injures 22LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Zoo planned to open as normal Tuesday while inspectors tried to figure out why a miniature train derailed and sent 22 people to hospitals.
Louisville Zoo train derails near gorilla house; 22 taken to hospitals, 1 child criticalJune 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo train derails, injuring at least 22LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A small train carrying visitors to the Louisville Zoo fell off the tracks Monday, sending 22 people to hospitals including one child who was critically injured, officials said.
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