Wolverine Derails In Michigan

[AlanB]

Several cars of an Amtrak train derailed just before 11:00 this morning.
It happened at the Elm Street crossing near Dickman Road.

The full story from News 8.

Thanks to OTOL for finding this story.

 

[battalion51]

Well all I can say is that at least no one was hurt and no equipment was seriously damaged, we've got our fair share equipment problems as is.

 

[AMTRAK-P42]

Def. glad to hear of a very minor Amtrak derailment. Its always a good thing to hear "no injuries" at the end of a news report.

 

[amtrakmichigan]

Nothing on the all news radio station here in Detroit about it. Battle Creek is about 80 - 100 miles from my house. The speed limit in Battle Creek is probably no more then 30MPH. They got the train off and running with it only being 2hours and 8 minutes late into Chicago, so it must have been a pretty easy and simple clean up. It happened after the station stop in Battle Creek, but not far after.

 

[jccollins]

"No injuries", not even the ole' famous neck and back ones, huh? Just another point to prove how safe our trains are compared to other modes.

 

[steve_relei]

Wonder if there is anything to that it happened on Elm Street?! Elm Street has a notorious reputation. Now it affects not only teenagers but trains, too.

 

[Save Our Trains Michigan]

Issued 21oct03

Train 351 (21) Has derailed 2 rear coach cars and 1 locomotive. There were no injuries to passengers or crew.Passengers will be moved to the 3 coaches that are not derailed and proceed to CHI.

Expect 2'00"-2'30" delay

service disruptions

Train 351(21) operated through CHI

Train 353(21) equipment held at JXN- Passengers bussed to BTL

Train 350(21) equipment held at BTL passengers bussed to JXN

Equipment turned respectively for opposite train to destination

Train 352(21) will operate normal drop a locomotive at KAL for 364(21)

Train 364(21) equipment held at KAL passengers bussed to DRD

Train 365(21) equipment held at DRD passengers bussed to KAL

Equipment turned respectively for opposite train to destination

Train 355(21) will originate at DET off train 350(21)

Train 354(21) will operate normal.