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The Federal Railroad Administration defines a Train Accident as any "collision, derailment, and other event involving the operation of on-track equipment and causing reportable damage above an established threshold; impacts between railroad on-track equipment and highway users at crossings; and all other incidents or exposures that cause a fatality or injury to any person, or an occupational illness to a railroad employee."
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Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:25:42 GMT
Six people killed in train accident in Ukraine (Russian Information Agency Novosti)
KIEV, January 27 (RIA Novosti) - Six young people were run over and killed by a train while crossing the rail tracks on their way home from a night club in Ukraine, the emergencies ministry said on Sunday.
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:32:25 GMT
Media: 9 dead in Turkish train accident (AP via Yahoo! News)
A passenger train derailed in Turkey early Sunday, killing at least 9 people and injuring 24, possibly due to ice on the tracks, authorities and media reports said.
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:14:18 GMT
Train kills man lying on tracks near Malvern (The Des Moines Register)
Malvern, Ia. -- Officials are investigating a deadly train accident in Malvern in southwest Iowa.
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:53:09 GMT
Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Caltrain In San Mateo (CBS 5 Bay Area)
Caltrain service is running on a single track in San Mateo Monday afternoon as emergency personnel respond to a fatal train accident just north of the Hayward Park station.
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:21:14 GMT
Train accident victim identified (Hibbing Daily Tribune)
COOK — The driver of the UPS struck by a train just after noon on Thursday in Cook has been identified. James Richard Kiel, 37, of Hibbing, died on scene after his truck and a CN train collided, according to Cook Police Chief Al Hietala.
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:59:13 GMT
Trains Run On Single Track After Fatal Peninsula Accident (NBC 11 Bay Area)
Caltrain service is running on a single track in San Mateo Monday afternoon as emergency personnel respond to a fatal train accident just north of the Hayward Park station, Caltrain spokesman Jonah Weinberg says.
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:39:06 GMT
UPS driver who died in truck-train accident identified (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Authorities have identified the driver of a UPS delivery truck who was killed Thursday when his truck collided with a freight train in Cook, Minn.
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:30:41 GMT
At least nine dead in Turkish train accident (Deutsche Welle)
At least nine people have been killed in a train accident in western Turkey. Turkish media said that the Pamukkale Express travelling between Istanbul and Denizli derailed on a bend in the district of Kutahya.
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:46:07 GMT
One Person Killed in Train Accident (KWWL Iowa)
Officials are investigating a deadly train accident in Malvern in southwest Iowa. The Mills County sheriff's office says a person was killed early Monday after being hit by the train at on overpass.
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:36:00 GMT
China says use of untrained workers responsible for deadly train accident (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
Railway officials who hired untrained workers to adjust tracks have been ordered punished over a train accident in eastern China that killed 18 people and injured nine, investigators said.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:38:28 GMT
Vigil honors train accident victims (The Ironton Tribune)
Johnny Barker, brother of Jamiesue Barker, receives a hug from friend Emily Patton during a candlelight vigil Thursday at the Central Christian Church.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:17:42 GMT
Teen recovering after train accident (News 14 Carolina)
FAYETTEVILLE -- Joshua Kosch, 19, is doing well after losing his leg when he was struck by a train last November. Kosch’s days are now filled with extensive therapy sessions, but now he has an MP3 player filled with his favorite music to help him get through the day.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:55:01 GMT
One killed in train accident (HT via Yahoo! India News)
ONE PERSON was killed and three others were critically injured when the engine of Malda-bound Farakka Express derailed after colliding with a tractor-trolley at an unmanned level crossing between Trivediganj and Haidergarh in Barabanki on Thursday. The man who died was the driver of the tractor. All passengers of the train were safe.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:42:14 GMT
China: Train Accident Kills 18 (Time Magazine)
A train ran into group of railway workers in eastern Shandong province, killing 18 and injuring nine others
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:47:14 GMT
Accident derails train near Whitewater (El Dorado Times)
Emergency personnel and Kansas Department of Transportation workers inspect a semi-train accident that occurred on K-196 Wednesday afternoon.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:02:22 GMT
Truck-train accident (Mesabi Daily News)
A tow truck operator uses the trucks winch to haul the remains of a UPS delivery truck off the tracks in Cook Thursday afternoon. According to a Cook Police Department release the truck was traveling west on 3rd.
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:46:42 GMT
China train accident kills 18 -state TV (AlertNet)
Source: Reuters BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) - A Chinese train hit a group of maintenance workers on the line, killing 18 and injuring nine, state television said on Friday. The train was travelling from Beijing to ...
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:49:13 GMT
18 Killed in China Train Accident (San Francisco Chronicle)
A train ran into group of railway workers in eastern Shandong province, killing 18 and injuring nine others, officials said Friday. The accident happened Wednesday when the workers were replacing railway tracks near Anqiu city, the State Administration...
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:23:35 GMT
18 killed in China train accident (AP via Yahoo! News)
A train ran into group of railway workers in eastern Shandong province, killing 18 and injuring nine others, officials said Friday.
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:26:39 GMT
Train Hits Deputy's Patrol Car; Car Hits Man (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
A Barrow County man says he is thankful to be alive after being involved in a train accident this morning. He was hit by a deputy’s car, which was struck by an oncoming train along Highway 29 near Winder.
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:43:15 GMT
Sac. fatal train accident causes delays (KFSN-TV Fresno)
Capitol Corridor trains were stopped this morning after an Amtrak train leaving from the Sacramento station struck and killed a trespasser on the tracks, Amtrak spokeswoman Vernae Graham said.
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:15:30 GMT
Train Accident Indictments (KATC 3 Lafayette)
One of the most notorious industrial accidents in the history of St. Landry Parish has led to the indictments of two men on fraud charges.
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:55:36 GMT
Metra train collides with vehicle in Downers Grove (Chicago Sun-Times)
DOWNERS GROVE -- Police and firefighters are on the scene of a car-train accident early Tuesday evening in west suburban Downers Grove.
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:53:14 GMT
Sac. fatal train accident causes delays (KGO-TV Bay Area)
Capitol Corridor trains were stopped this morning after an Amtrak train leaving from the Sacramento station struck and killed a trespasser on the tracks, Amtrak spokeswoman Vernae Graham said.
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:31:36 GMT
Woman Killed In Homestead Train Accident (WPXI Pittsburgh)
Homicide detectives were called to the scene of a train accident in Homestead Monday afternoon. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner told Channel 11 that one woman was killed. Watch video from Chopper 11.
Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:47:51 GMT
Horror train accident (Adelaide Now)
A MAN has lost both legs in a horrific train accident in the Hills.
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:10:41 GMT
Local fireman looks into recent train accident, offers advise on railroad safety (Nevada Daily Mail)
The recent wreck of a pickup truck into a train locomotive near Milo got the attention of Bill Thornton, Nevada firefighter and volunteer for Operation Lifesaver, a national program to help increase railroad safety.
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:20:57 GMT
Fatal Train Accident In Buda (KXAN 36 Austin)
A train accident in Buda leaves one person dead and another in critical condition. The call came down around 11 p.m. Thursday. It took place near Main Street and Garrison Road in Buda.
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:38:08 GMT
Two die in train accident (Hattiesburg American)
Two people died Wednesday when the car they were traveling in was struck by a train at a railroad crossing near the Jones/Forrest County line on North Eastabuchie Road, authorities said.
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:47:00 GMT
Officials: 6 killed as train and auto rickshaw collide in northern India (AP via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
A train collided Wednesday with an auto rickshaw in northern India, killing six people in the second deadly train accident in two days, railway officials said.
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