At Least a Dozen Killed in Train Collision in Southern Italy
On Tuesday, two commuter trains collided head-on in an olive grove in Italy’s southern region of Puglia, killing a dozen people and injuring dozens more, firefighters said.
Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia, Killing at Least Two People
An Amtrak train veered off the rails on Sunday morning, causing a crash that killed two people and injured others.
At Least 14 Injured in California Train Derailment
At least 14 people were injured in a train derailment in Sunol, California, on Monday night. Ten of the injuries were minor and four were serious but non-life threatening.
New Jersey Commuters, Prepare for Hell
Chris Christie may be out of the presidential race, but soon he will get a chance to revel in the glory of plunging thousands of his state’s commuters into a living hell. It’s almost time for a transit strike!
Second Train in Two Days Derails and Dumps Gnarly Pollutants in Wisconsin
For the second day in a row, a freight train has derailed in Wisconsin, reports the New York Times.
The latest cost estimate for California’s high speed bullet train project: $71 billion. Seems like a lot.
Reports of Injuries After Amtrak Train Derails in Vermont
According to reports at least four people were injured Monday morning when an Amtrak train derailed in Vermont—the second major derailment for the rail company this year.
All Aboard The Dog Train, Says Nice Man Every Single Day
“All aboard,” cries the conductor, dressed for the day in his baby blue polo and matching camouflage overalls-and-hat combo.
Man Fine But Probably Been Better After Getting Run Over By Train
Earlier this week, a drunk man, sleeping in the middle of railroad tracks in an upstate New York town, got run over by a slow-moving freight train, state police said. Apparently, the man was fine.
More Than 300 People Injured after Train Crash in South Africa
A crash between two passenger trains in South Africa on Friday left more than 300 people injured, a spokeswoman for Johannesburg Emergency Services told the Associated Press. No fatalities have been reported so far.
Amtrak Does Not Want to Hear Your Thoughts on Amtrak Today
Have you ridden the Amtrak lately? Perhaps you were asked to participate in a survey regarding your experience. If so, please disregard. Following Tuesday night’s accident, Amtrak sent out emails to various customers asking them to please keep all extremely rude comments to themselves.
Why Won’t Rand Paul Tell the Truth About Trains?
During a radio interview yesterday, Senator Rand Paul weighed in on the ongoing unrest in Baltimore. “I came through the train on Baltimore last night,” the Kentucky Republican and 2016 presidential candidate told conservative radio host Laura Ingraham. Chuckling, he added, “I’m glad the train didn’t stop.” There’s…
Two Teens Killed in Train Collision as Car Speeds Across Tracks
Two Louisville teenagers were killed this past Saturday after the car they were traveling in was hit by an oncoming train. Witnesses say the car ignored flashing warning signs and blaring alarms before speeding onto the tracks. The two passengers closest to the impact were pronounced dead at the scene; two others…
Cargo Train Bursts Into Flames After Derailing in West Virginia
A CSX train carrying crude oil burst into flames this afternoon after derailing in Fayette County, West Virginia. One rail car careened into a nearby house, setting it on fire, and at least one other crashed into the Kanawha River.
Report: Trainer Killed by Train Was Filming Energy Drink Commercial
According to TMZ, actor and celebrity trainer Greg Plitt was racing a train for an energy drink commercial when he was struck and killed this weekend.
Celebrity Trainer Killed While Shooting Fitness Video: Report
Greg Plitt, an actor, model and Bravo TV personality, died Saturday after he was hit by a train in Burbank, CA. According to reports, he was shooting some sort of fitness video at the time.
One Killed, One Injured After Pair Explores Train Trestle
Two people were struck by a train while hiking on a trestle hundreds of feet off the ground on Saturday near Lynchburg, Virginia, according to ABC News. One man was killed and his female friend was injured.
Video: Midnight Rider Cast and Crew Had Seconds to Run Off Train Tracks
Cast and crew members on the set of Midnight Rider were still scrambling off the tracks seconds before a freight train struck and killed a second camera assistant, video released by the railroad shows.
The DEA Spent Almost a Million Dollars Trying to Screw Over Amtrak
According to the Associated Press, the DEA spent nearly 20 years buying confidential passenger information from an Amtrak employee in an effort to screw over the railroad behemoth.
Watch Australian Commuters Lift Train to Rescue Man Trapped Underneath
This morning, a group of commuters at Stirling station on Australia's Transperth line worked together to lift a train and free a man whose leg was trapped between a car and the platform.
