Freight train derailment in Iowa, USA.

broadgage

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Freight train derailment in Iowa, USA.

« on: May 17, 2021, 15:05:25 »

BBC^» report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-57145192

No injuries reported, perhaps surprisingly in view of the scale of destruction.
There is a risk of explosion as some of the cargo was fertiliser, people nearby evacuated.


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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU^▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.

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Re: Freight train derailment in Iowa, USA.

« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2021, 16:15:47 »

Well, the USA has a huge freight railway network, and a lot of it is pretty rough. Derailments are common, as are loads of hazardous materials. This one was only yesterday:

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About 28 train cars derailed Saturday afternoon along a rail line in Albert Lea, Minn., with cleanup efforts continuing Sunday.

A Union Pacific Railroad spokesperson Saturday that said the train “was carrying mixed commodities; however, we have confirmed two of the derailed cars are leaking hydrochloric acid. Union Pacific is working with emergency responders to determine a response plan.”

After initially issuing a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents as the scene was assessed, authorities later said there was no danger to the public. There were no injuries.


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Re: Freight train derailment in Iowa, USA.

« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2021, 07:46:36 »

On North America I think of the Mississauga Miracle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979_Mississauga_train_derailment
Amazingly no deaths.


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