Year: 2015

Member Robert Sumwalt on the scene of the Amtrak Train #188 Derailment in Philadelphia.
Amtrak

Boardman: ‘Amtrak takes full responsibility and deeply apologizes for our role in this tragic event’

May 16, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Amtrak’s president and chief executive officer Joe Boardman sent the following letter on Friday: The derailment of Northeast Regional Train 188 was a terrible tragedy that we are responding to with every resource we have available. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation to determine the cause of the incident, and Amtrak is providing full cooperation. With truly heavy hearts, we mourn those who died. Their loss leaves holes in the lives of their families and communities. On behalf of the entire Amtrak family, I offer our sincere sympathies and prayers for them and their loved ones. Amtrak

NTSB Recorder Specialist Cassandra Johnson works with officials on the scene of the Amtrak Train 188 Derailment in Philadelphia. (NTSB photo)
Amtrak

Death Toll Reaches Eight in Tuesday Amtrak Derailment

May 15, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The death toll from Tuesday’s Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia reached eight. Dozens more remain hospitalized. Investigators believe the train was traveling at more than 100 mph at the time of the wreck. The speed limit on the curve where the train derailed was 50 mph. All 243 people on board the train have been accounted for. Investigators are planning to interview the engineer. According to his attorney, the engineer has no recollection of the crash or the events leading up to the derailment, various media have reported. “With truly heavy hearts, we mourn those who died,” Amtrak CEO Joe Boardman

CSX

Association of American Railroads Honors CSX Employee for Environmental Excellence

May 14, 2015 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has recognized a CSX employee with the John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award for his outstanding environmental leadership, especially in the area of fuel efficiency. Suneil Kuthiala is a director of advanced engineering at CSX and has 14 years of service with the company in positions across engineering and technology. Currently, Kuthiala oversees the implementation and development of a technology solution, GE’s Trip Optimizer, to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “CSX has a strong record of industry leadership around environmental excellence, and I’m proud to see Suneil recognized with this

NTSB Recorder Specialist Cassandra Johnson works with officials on the scene of the Amtrak Train 188 Derailment in Philadelphia. (NTSB photo)
Amtrak

Amtrak Train Speeding at Time of Crash

May 13, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Amtrak train involved in yesterday’s deadly wreck in Philadelphia was traveling at more than 100 mph at the time of the crash, the NTSB said today. Seven people were killed and dozens injured after the Washington-to- New York train derailed north of Philadelphia at about 9:30 p.m. yesterday. The engineer has apparently declined to speak with investigators, according to news reports. Photos and videos from the crash site showed mangled train cars. One of Amtrak’s new ACS-64 locomotives was pulling the train. “No words can console those who lost loved ones in this terrible derailment,” U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi,

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Amtrak

Investigators Looking at Speed in Deadly Philadelphia Antrak Wreck

May 13, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Investigators are looking into whether speed played a role in the fatal wreck that left six dead and dozens more injured, CNN reported. The train derailed about 9:30 p.m. just north of Philadelphia. The train was traveling from Washington to New York. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life from Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188 that derailed north of Philadelphia Tuesday evening,” Amtrak said in a statement. Amtrak said there were 238 passengers and five crewmembers on the train at the time of the crash. At least 140 people were taken to area hospitals, some in critical condition,

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Amtrak

Six Killed in Amtrak Derailment in Philadelphia

May 13, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Six people were killed Tuesday when an Amtrak train from Washington to New York derailed in Philadelphia. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life from Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188 that derailed north of Philadelphia Tuesday evening,” Amtrak said in a statement. Amtrak said there were 238 passengers and five crewmembers on the train at the time of the crash. At least 140 people were taken to area hospitals, some in critical condition, according to news reports. Amtrak service on the Northeast Corridor between New York and Philadelphia has been suspended.