At approximately 12:45 a.m. MDT, July 27, 2006, an eastbound Union Pacific (UP) freight train ZLADV-26 (Train no. 1), traveling on main track, struck westbound UP train KG1LA-24 (Train no. 2) that was stopped at a siding. The accident occurred at the Champlin (Utah) Siding, milepost 676.2, Lynndyl Subdivision. Champlin is located approximately 10 miles north (timetable east) of Lynndyl, Utah. For the purpose of this report all directions are established by the time table in effect. Train no. 1, consisting of four locomotives, 75 loads, no empties, 6617 feet long and 5229 trailing tons, was traveling on the main track between west and east Champlin to meet westbound Train no. 2 when it failed to stop for a red control signal at East Champlin. Westbound Train no. 2, consisting of five locomotives, 112 loads, no empties, 8007 feet long with 6680 trailing tons, was stopped through the switch at the East Champlin Siding and the rear of the train was standing on the main track. Train no. 1 passed the stop signal at East Champlin and struck Train no. 2, derailing two locomotives of its train and three cars on Train no. 2. Speed at the point of impact was recorded as 27 mph.. There were no injuries and no hazardous materials involved. The investigation revealed that the engineer of Train no. 1 was not qualified to operate a locomotive over the territory. Damages were reported as: equipment, $61,222; track, signal and structures, $49,000. At the time of the accident, it was dark and clear, temperature was 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The probable cause of the accident was the failure of the engineer on Train no. 1 to stop short of a controlled signal displaying a stop indication. A contributing cause is operation of a locomotive by uncertified/unqualified person.


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    Title :

    Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Safety Headquarters Assigned Accident Investigation Report HQ-2006-67, Union Pacific (UP), Champlin, Utah, July 27, 2006


    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English