Train Wrecks Vol. 2
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In this Issue
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Amtrak Cascades train 501’s ill-fated new route
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The story of Lac-Mégantic
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The 2008 Chatsworth, Calif., crash that hastened the push for positive train control. Two stories: Accident details and lessons for first responders
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The fatal 1987 crash of an Amtrak train and Conrail units prompts action on the industry’s alcohol and substance abuse problem
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A catastrophic derailment — but with no fatalities
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For a young boy, watching the cleanup of a derailment proves to be memorable
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A misaligned switch led the Silver Star to collide with a CSX freight
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A 1985 Colorado wreck was preceded by a combination of errors, communication problems, and misfortune
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A good day on the railroad can go bad in a matter of seconds
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Small company cleans up big messes
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A cold night in Colorado gives one crew more than it could handle
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You never know what may turn up one day at the scene of a wreck
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A history of carnage, a hope for improved safety
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Fix what’s left and shorten it up. That’s what the doctor ordered
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How Santa Fe Railway officials acted fast and tapped non-railroad skills to get trains back in action