Dutchmans Curve 1918: The Deadliest Train Wreck In American History

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Granville Train Disaster 1977

The Granville rail/train disaster occurred on Tuesday 18 January 1977 at Granville, a western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, when a crowded commuter train derailed, running into the supports of a road bridge that collapsed onto two of the train's passenger carriages.

Number of deaths: 83

Injuries (nonfatal): 210


 

Tish if you like I'll add some more info to your post. I am researching Noo Yawk Sittys deadliest subway crash right now and I will probably post it later this week so let me know. TTFN......
 
We had a nasty one in SoCal in 2008. 25 dead and 125 injured. It was a head on collision between a Metrolink commuter train and a freight train.
A friend of mine was the conductor on that train and was fortunately in the last car.
A neighbor knew I was taking a train home that day, and ran across the street to tell my wife. In a panic, she did not realize the accident happened before 5 PM and I was scheduled to catch a 5:30 train.
I had to jump in my car ans speed home to comfort her as she was so shaken up.
 
Was that the accident where the Metrolink engineer was using his cellphone in the cab? I think the Metrolink train struck a BNSF or a UP train. I never really delved into that story but I will research it and post it here.
 
Tish said:
@FastTrax I would love that, thank you.:)
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https://naa.gov.au/learn/learning-r...-and-rescue-following-granville-rail-disaster

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110836179

https://ambulance.nsw.gov.au/news/a-day-to-remember

www.dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/granville_rail_disaster_1977

https://others.org.au/news/2017/01/...apology-to-bring-healing-to-victims-families/

https://knowledge.aidr.org.au/resources/transport-granville-rail-disaster-new-south-wales-1977/

https://westernweekender.com.au/2022/01/45-years-since-granville-train-disaster-shook-the-nation/

https://monumentaustralia.org.au/th...8056-granville-train-disaster-memorial-garden

https://abc.net.au/news/2016-12-18/granville-train-disasters-forgotten-survivors-speak-out/8127282

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Transport_Commission

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granville_railway_station

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granville_rail_disaster





 
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FastTrax said:
Was that the accident where the Metrolink engineer was using his cellphone in the cab? I think the Metrolink train struck a BNSF or a UP train. I never really delved into that story but I will research it and post it here.
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No, it was blamed on track work.

Thank you so much.
 

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