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18
Jul
2013
Accident Investigations
HQ-2013-18 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Metro-North Railroad
Abstract: Northbound CSX Freight Train Q704-18 operating on trackage rights over Metro-North Railroad (MNCW) derailed at 8:29 p.m., EDT, on July 18, 2013, at Milepost 9.9 on Metro-North’s...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation Intermodal
Location
New York City, NY
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2013-18
Investigation Status
Finalized
20
May
2013
Technical Reports
Driver Behavior Analysis at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings using Field Operational Test Data—Light Vehicles
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Driver behavior, highway-rail intersection, grade crossing, accident reduction, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers examined driver behaviors when approaching grade crossings, such as engaging in non-driving tasks and failing to look both ways before crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/28
Office
RRD
17
May
2013
Accident Investigations
HQ-2013-11 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Accident Investigations
Abstract: On May 17, 2013, at 6:08 p.m., EST, a Metro-North Railroad (MNCW) accident in Bridgeport, Connecticut, involved a derailment and near simultaneous collision with a train on an...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Metro North Commuter Railroad Company
Location
Bridgeport, CT
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2013-11
Investigation Status
Finalized
6
Apr
2013
Accident Investigations
HQ-2013-08 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Accident Investigations
Abstract: On April 6, 2013, at 1:35 a.m., on a clear night with the temperature at 38 degrees F, there was a head-on collision between two NJ Transit (NJT) trains in Hoboken Terminal,...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Head End Collision (HEC)
Railroad Name
New Jersey Transit Rail Operations (NJTR)
Location
Hoboken, NJ
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2013-08
Investigation Status
Finalized
23
Mar
2013
Accident Investigations
HQ-2013-6 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials
Abstract: On March 23, 2013, at 9:40 a.m., CSX Transportation Train Q69722 derailed. The derailment occurred in the Russell Tunnel, located at Milepost Z-11.5 on the Kingsport Subdivision,...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location
Haysi, VA
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2013-6
Investigation Status
Finalized