On January 05, 2006, at 6:44 a.m., EST a northbound Virginia Rail Express Train (VRE) commuter train No. P304-05 derailed at Quantico, Va. The incident occurred at milepost CFP 79.9 on CSX Transportation's (CSXT) Baltimore Division, RF&P Subdivision. The VRE service is operated under contract by Amtrak. The train was making a facing point movement, diverting from the single main track to track No. 2. over a No. 20 turnout. The six car train was operating in a push pull mode with the cab control car in the lead. The entire consist remained upright and within the limits of the interlocking. As a result of the accident, three passengers were transported for medical treatment after complaining of minor symptoms, and the assistant conductor was transported to have a twisted knee treated. There were no major injuries and no fatalities reported. The visibility was good and pre-dawn dark. The temperature was 35DGF. The probable cause of this accident was a broken switch point.


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    Title :

    Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Safety Headquarters Assigned Accident Investigation Report HQ-2006-01: Amtrak (ATK), Quantico, Virginia, January 5, 2006


    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English