"Three dead" in train derailment, Missouri, USA 27/06/2022.

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"Three dead" in train derailment, Missouri, USA 27/06/2022.

« on: June 28, 2022, 01:17:57 »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61958813

Reported as being due to collision with a truck on a level crossing.
Dramatic images from the scene show the location as being rather remote but in flat open farmland, relatively benign conditions without large trees, substantial buildings, bridges, or embankments.
About 50 reported injuries, and many of the uninjured being accommodated in a school.

Very sad.


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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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