Man Falls onto Train Tracks in CT, Becomes Stuck Between Platform as Train Pulls Away
A man was hospitalized after falling onto train tracks in Bridgeport. The victim became stuck between the platform and the tracks as the train pulled away.
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Train Involved in Fatal IL Crash Was Carrying Hazmat
Three of four tank cars of a train involved in a fatal crash with a pickup truck on Saturday in Sauget were carrying hazardous materials.
Shelter-in-Place Order Issued at ND Derailment Site
A derailed train carrying hazardous materials sparked a fire in North Dakota. Officials briefly issued a shelter-in-place notice Sunday for area residents during cleanup.
NTSB Begins Hearing on Causes of Last Year’s Fiery OH Freight Train Wreck
Residents of East Palestine will learn more about the fiery wreck of a Norfolk Southern freight train last year that derailed their lives.
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Response to Railway Incidents: Train Strikes and Extrication
Trevor Frodge reviews an incident for the West Chester (OH) Fire Department in which a patient became caught underneath a train.
Rail Bridge Collapses During Midwest Flooding
In the Sioux City, Iowa, area, a huge train bridge collapsed into the Big Sioux River late Sunday, an emergency manager said.
Hazmat and Railroad Emergency Training Resources
If your fire department has railroads running through your response area, it is crucial to be educated on derailment response.
SD Firefighters Respond to Overnight Rail Bridge Fire
The Rapid City Fire Department responded to a fire that erupted at a railroad bridge near Steele Avenue and East Omaha Street Thursday morning.
AL Fire Crews Respond to Rail Car Fire
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service crews responded to a Norfolk Southern rail car that was carrying vehicles after it caught fire Tuesday night.
Podcast: Fire Service Court: The East Palestine (OH) Derailment
Chip Comstock talks about some of the legal aspects of the recent East Palestine train derailment and fire, hazmat training and equipment, and more.
Photos: LAFD Companies Respond to Rail Incident
Rick McClure shared some images of City of Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters responding to a rail incident.
VIDEO: Jeffrey Moran Talks “Railway Incident Safety Planning and Operations”
"The fire service needs to attain current knowledge and training, engage in planning, and establish railroad interaction prior to being faced with a significant trainwreck, or it will be playing 'catch-up' while the incident runs its path of damage and destruction."