摘要: |
On December 20, 2007, at 7:16 p.m., an eastbound CSX freight train collided with the rear end of another eastbound CSX freight train. The accident occurred about six miles west of Willard, Ohio, at CSX Milepost BI 5.8, on the CSX Willard Subdivision of the CSX Great Lakes Division. Both trains were operating in an eastward direction according to timetable, which was also the geographical direction. There were no injuries and no hazardous material cars were damaged or leaking. The total equipment damage was $47,982 and one car was derailed. There was no track or signal damage. At the time of the accident it was dark and the weather was clear. The temperature was 34F. FRA concluded that the accident was caused by the failure of the crew members of CSX Train Q34820 to comply with a Restricted Proceed signal aspect. FRA also concluded that an improperly functioning rear end marking device on the rear car of CSX Train Q39620 was a contributing factor. |