Night time occurrence.
STBN had stopped near the west end of the double-track in compliance with signal indication when it was rear-ended by Extra 5012 West (no symbol given in the report) at an impact speed of 27 mph while running on a Rule 290 Restricting Signal. 2 units and 21 cars were derailed, some of which obstructed the other main track. No emergency message was broadcast. Train NLPI came around a right-hand curve at 45 mph and ran into the obstructing wreckage derailing 4 units and 36 cars of that train. The wreckage caught fire.
The E and C of the X-5012 and the C of NLPI were fatalities, 2 others were injured, and the estimated cost was $12,000,000.
STBN had stopped near the west end of the double-track in compliance with signal indication when it was rear-ended by Extra 5012 West (no symbol given in the report) at an impact speed of 27 mph while running on a Rule 290 Restricting Signal. 2 units and 21 cars were derailed, some of which obstructed the other main track. No emergency message was broadcast. Train NLPI came around a right-hand curve at 45 mph and ran into the obstructing wreckage derailing 4 units and 36 cars of that train. The wreckage caught fire.
The E and C of the X-5012 and the C of NLPI were fatalities, 2 others were injured, and the estimated cost was $12,000,000.