摘要: |
On June 17, 2006, at 12:01 p.m., e.d.t., a westbound Norfolk Southern (NS) freight train collided into the side of an eastbound Union Pacific (UP) freight train on CSX track. The collision occurred in Chicago, Illinois, at NS Milepost UW 2.8 on the NS Dearborn Division. There were no injuries and no hazardous materials were involved. The collision derailed the lead locomotive of the NS train, and four articulated intermodal cars on the UP train. The lead locomotive of the NS train sustained about $5,000 damage, and six articulated intermodal cars sustained about $25,810 damage. Damage to track was about $7,000. At the time of the accident, it was clear and calm. The temperature was 90 F. The collision was caused by an improperly lined switch and the failure of the NS crew to comply with restricted speed. |