25 August 2006

Train Derails at Low Speed in Tacoma

Tacoma Washington USA - A low-speed train derailment in Tacoma forced Amtrak passengers to finish their Portland-to-Seattle trip on a bus this afternoon.
 
One car on an Amtrak Cascades train leaving the Tacoma station went off the rails at less than 10 mph, at about 12:05 p.m., said Gus Melonas, spokesman for BNSF Railway, which owns the tracks.
 
The accident occurred about one-quarter mile beyond the station, he said.
 
Information on the number of passengers was unavailable.
 
No injuries were reported.