Amtrak train hits water tanker

[MadMac]

Not far from me. https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2...ark-after-collision-with-vehicle/70366039007/

 

[43096]

Not far from me. https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2...ark-after-collision-with-vehicle/70366039007/

That's at least two of the new ALC-42 locos that they've smashed up already. The US really does have an absolutely shocking rail safety record.

 

[Beebman]

Video of the aftermath from a railfan:

Amtrak 14 Coast Starlight -28 hit a water tanker in Moorpark Ca around 11:20 am causing the whole train to derail, thank god only minor injuries happened and engineer was also ok and released, here are some clips of what I saw at the aftermath.

 

[Lucan]

The US really does have an absolutely shocking rail safety record.

Mostly because of the huge number of level crossings they have, as in the case of this crash.

 

[eldomtom2]

Mostly because of the huge number of level crossings they have, as in the case of this crash.

It extends beyond level crossings as well into areas that absolutely are the rail industry's responsibility. Safety culture is practically nonexistent.

 

[43096]

Mostly because of the huge number of level crossings they have, as in the case of this crash.

"Mostly" being the key word. There's also plenty of safety incidents not related to idiots on crossings.

 

[North-Valiant]

It extends beyond level crossings as well into areas that absolutely are the rail industry's responsibility. Safety culture is practically nonexistent.

Safety? Sounds like communism to me