FBI investigating double commuter train derailment in Chicago
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 11:42 AM
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal officials are investigating two rush-hour commuter train derailments on separate tracks near the same station, a week after 30 railroad spikes were found missing from tracks on the same line.
The cars remained upright after Tuesday’s derailment and no injuries were reported, officials said.
The FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force are looking into the incidents, Metra spokeswoman Judy Pardonnet said.
“It’s rare to have two derailments at the same location,” Pardonnet said.
Both trains were removed by early Wednesday and normal service was restored for the morning rush.
The first train derailed around 5 p.m. Tuesday. About 257 passengers were on the first train and they transferred to another train, Pardonnet said.
The second train, carrying about 200 passengers, derailed around 6:30 p.m. as it tried to go around the first train, Pardonnet said.
Before Tuesday’s derailments, the FBI said it would offer a reward of as much as $50,000 for information into last week’s missing spikes, which are used to hold down metal plates that bind the rails to wooden ties.
Employees of the Metra suburban rail system discovered the damage on Sept. 24.
The Metra commuter rail system serves Chicago’s suburbs and carries trains from northern Indiana’s South Shore Line.
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>> 30 railroad spikes were found missing <<
What the MS fails to report FReepers find. Thanks for the info flutters! Much appreciated!
6 years since the 911 attacks and the MSM has successfully put the sheeple back to sleep. Each day that passes brings us closer to the next attack. Everyone should do one thing a day to prepare. Store a gallon of water or pick up an extra can of beans or stew on the next trip to the store.
Saw a report about the vulnerability of the power grid. The grid goes down for an extended period it will get very ugly.
Stay safe flutters. Thanks again!
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