CSX Q334 and Amtrak Crash in Grand Rapids!

[chrisracer8903]

This morning I was Q334 getting off of the CSX Saginaw Sub and going west to Grand Rapids, then to Chicago. After Grand Rapids. The train stopped and then Amtrak came behind it and PLOWED straight onto the flat car and landed on top of the car!

Pictures and Video:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-amtrak_webnov30,0,1164839.story?coll=chi_tab03_layout

Looks like trains west onto and into the Saginaw Sub will be closed! -Chris

 

[Ferrous]

Saw that on the news...

Wonder what happened (as far as why the Amtrak train didn't stop)

 

[Originalwelshborder]

Trust you are OK?

Thanks for the newsfeed.

 

[StorkNest]

Wow, its hard to see an engine going only 15-20mph going on top of a well car and half of the 2 the containers. Unless it got pushed by the kinetic force generated when the passenger cars stopped but even then, I still can't picture it.
At least the number of injuries were small.

EDIT: Forgot to add, I wonder how this will affect Amtrak. From various shows and magazine articles, I've gathered they have recent problems between lower riders and problems scheduling trains on some lines in light of the increased freight traffic, now this.

 

[PerRock]

From another post in another forum. the Preliminary report is that the Amtrak train recieved a Restricted signal just before the accident.

This report was uncited so it may be incorrect. More:

Latest Information I have available

Regular Engineer is Critically Injured - removed from the site by stretcher.
Student Engineer was able to walk from accident site
Conductors and Lounge Attendant were listed by Cook Co. hospital as in serious condition.

There were 5 passengers that were also sent to that hospital one of which was a child. All are expected to make a full recovery.

*PRELIMINARY* information was that the train was given a "restricted" signal before the accident located about Englewood (METRA Crossing)

Whiteness reports the accident as "abrupt" but nothing more than a fender bender car accident.

Consist
Engine #8
Snack 35008
Coach 34XXX
Coach 34054

Pics:

peter

Edit: I got a treat for you. There was a NS security camera by the accident. I have obtained a copy of the video; and so with no furhter adue: http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/PerRock/?action=view&current=amtrak.flv

 

[Euphod]

This morning I was Q334 getting off of the CSX Saginaw Sub -Chris

What the "H"-"E"- double hockey sticks does that mean? Whats "Q334"? Is that leak speak? Why does the title say "in Grand Rapids"? The accident was clearly in South Chicago.

The OP makes no sense here.....

Ed

 

[EastCoastTrainz]

Q334 is a CSXT job ID. Im guessing Chris works for CSX? If so, good luck, I did for years...

 

[Euphod]

I don't think Chris works for CSX......perhaps he will post back and explain himself.
Ed

 

[Ferrous]

Edit: I got a treat for you. There was a NS security camera by the accident. I have obtained a copy of the video; and so with no furhter adue: http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i6/PerRock/?action=view&current=amtrak.flv

How did you get that vid?

Er, nevermind. I'm not sure I really want to know.

Thanks for the info, Perrock! :wave:

 

[chrisracer8903]

Sorry guys. I was typing this as I was listening to the radio about it. The news said it was outside of Grand Rapids. My friend checked the CSX boards and the CSX train Q334 (That ran through here earlier) had intermodal in the back and was in that area when the accident occured. -Chris

 

[PerRock]

Actually that is quite understandable as the train originated out of Grand Rapids.

peter

 

[Euphod]

Okay Chris, I just didn't understand the "I was Q334" part.

Ed

 

[gfisher]

That didn't look like 15 to 20 mph to me.

 

[nikos1]

lol Chris, for the last time the article clearly states it was a NS freight
if you look at the video you can see 3 trains in the area, including another stack train.....