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  1. ehbowen

    Truck/Train Collision (Windmill Blade) in Luling

    It appears that yesterday there was a serious accident between a specialized transport semi-truck moving a windmill blade and a Union Pacific freight train in Luling, Texas. According to reports I've seen, the windmill transporter was attempting to make a right turn from highway U.S. 90 onto...
  2. Thirdrail7

    Amtrak train hits maintenance truck on tracks (1/24/20)

    I guess we'll find out what happened here in due time. Fortunately, the injuries are minor and the drivers fled. https://www.wtnh.com/traffic/ct-rail-service-disruption-north-of-berlin/
  3. Thirdrail7

    Video: Amtrak Train Strikes Car on the NEC.

    I guess no one noticed but a few days ago, someone (who was allegedly under the influence) made their way onto the tracks, just east of PJC. She had the presence of mind to get out of her vehicle and call for assistance. The police arrived and their dashcam captured the event. Amtrak train...
  4. Thirdrail7

    Backhoe goes over bridge, hit by Amtrak train (Roanoke)

    Fortunately, the backhoe operator survive. The Roanoke train is just in test status and it is already running into things. It looks like the service is off to an auspicious start! ^_^ Please allow a brief "fair use" quote. Crews respond after backhoe goes over bridge, hit by Amtrak train in...
  5. Thirdrail7

    98(6) Grade Crossing Incident

    This is the main reason 98(6) is running 7 hours late. She's alive which means she'll have a heck of a story to tell. Naturally, I'm posting this article without judgement. Woman struck by train in West Palm Beach http://www.wpbf.com/news/woman-struck-by-train-in-west-palm-beach/40382120...
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