4 Killed, 67 Injured in NY Train Derailment
At least four passengers are confirmed dead and 67 others injured after a major train derailment Sunday morning in New York City.
Pedestrian Struck, Pinned Beneath Light Rail Train
A would-be train passenger was struck, pinned underneath and killed by a light rail train while attempting to stop it Wednesday in Sacramento.
Train, Dump Truck Collide, Injuring 12
A dozen were injured, though none seriously, when a dump truck stuck on the tracks was struck by a Metrolink train Saturday afternoon in Pacoima.
Train Wrecks Parade Float, Kills 4 Retired Servicemen
A freight train plowed into a parade float that had wounded veterans and their spouses sitting on top waving at onlookers Thursday evening. Authorities have since been able to confirm the death of four servicemen aboard the float; two servicemen gave their lives to save their wives from the unforgiving locomotive. Investigators are looking into […]
Train Safety System Unveiled by Metrolink
A new safety system designed to better protect commuter trains from impending collisions is set to be unveiled today by Metrolink officials in Los Angeles.
Metro Train and MTA Bus Collide, Dozens Injured
A collision between a Metro Blue Line train and an MTA bus injured at least 32 people Monday morning near downtown Los Angeles.
Trolley On Market Street Hits Pedestrian In San Francisco
An F-Line trolley hit a pedestrian this morning near the intersection of Seventh and Market, The San Francisco Chronicle reports. Battalion Chief Mike Bryant said firefighters received a report that a man was under the train at approximately 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2012. Crews had passengers leave the trolley before they lifted it on […]
Man’s Arm Severed by Freight Train
A man was hit by a freight train in Santa Fe Springs on Wednesday morning was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his severed arm, according to officials. The man was severely injured and was found by police officials walking on the railroad tracks near the area of Rosecrans and Marquardt avenues just […]
Man Struck and Killed by Train in Fullerton
A man was hit and killed by a train on Friday afternoon in Fullerton, according to local authorities who are still investigating the scene.
Compton Man Struck by Metrolink Train
An accident on Monday halted service on the Blue Line in Compton when a 20-year-old man fell and died on the train tracks. The collision occurred at about 3 p.m. near the Del Amo Blue Line station near Santa Fe Avenue. The man died upon impact and was pronounced dead at the scene. There was […]