By William G. Jungbauer | Published December 12, 2013 | Posted in Train Accidents | Tagged Tags: fatal accident, trains collide, wrongful death | Leave a comment
Touring Train and Truck Totaled in Deadly Collision
The Cheat Mountain Salamander is a sightseeing train named after a rare breed of lizard-like creatures found among the majestic red spruces of West Virginia. These magnificent trees, along with other species, draw crowds to the region every year to view the fall foliage and enjoy the crisp Appalachian air. One such group had a Read More
Read MoreRailway Victims Won’t Be Silenced Regarding the Risks of Quiet Zones
For Moorhead, Minnesota, freight trains have been part of the community since it’s inception. As such areas blossom, the demands of the railroad and the needs of local townspeople sometimes clash, requiring innovative solutions that maintain industry growth without running roughshod over personal liberties. One of the residents’ biggest complaints is noise pollution produced by Read More
Read MoreDozens Injured in Connecticut Two-Train Collision
More than 90 people were injured recently — five seriously — when two commuter trains collided in Connecticut. A train heading from New York City to New Haven derailed and collided with a train heading in the opposite direction, strewing debris for about 200 yards. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating whether a subsequently Read More
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