Derailment of Chicago Transit Authority Train Number 220 Between Clark/Lake and Grand/Milwaukee Stations Chicago, Illinois, July 11, 2006
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| Author | : United States. National Transportation Safety Board |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 80 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : CORNELL:31924107279188 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Derailment of Chicago Transit Authority Train Number 220 Between Clark/Lake and Grand/Milwaukee Stations Chicago, Illinois, July 11, 2006 by : United States. National Transportation Safety Board
Book excerpt: Some passengers had to be assisted in their evacuation by emergency responders. The Chicago Fire Department reported that 152 persons were treated and transported from the scene. There were no fatalities. Total damage exceeded 1 million. The safety issues discussed in this report are poor track conditions, ineffective management and safety oversight, difficulty locating the train, and problems with tunnel ventilation and smoke removal. As a result of its investigation of this accident, the National Transportation Safety Board makes recommendations to the Federal Transit Administration, the State of Illinois, the Regional Transportation Authority, the Chicago Transit Board, and the Chicago Transit Authority.
