Final report on fatal train derailment near Pueblo faults a bad weld
The National Transportation Safety Board posted the final summary report on Feb. 12, 2025, detailing the probable cause of the crash, and the lessons learned by the railroad company BNSF Railway that was in charge of maintaining that section of rail from the crash.
Federal agency says deadly Pueblo train derailment likely caused by welding mistake
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on a deadly 2023 train derailment north of Pueblo. Here's what it concluded.
Welding work likely caused deadly 2023 train derailment, federal report says
In October 2023, a BNSF coal train went off the tracks north of Pueblo. The derailment caused the railway’s bridge over I-25 to collapse, killing a trucker who was traveling underneath. The interstate was closed for days for repairs.
A faulty weld likely caused the fatal train derailment near Pueblo in 2023
A broken rail had been welded back together nearly five months before the accident. That repair failed when the BNSF coal train crossed over it.
NTSB releases new details in deadly train derailment near Pueblo in 2023
We now know what caused the deadly train derailment over I-25 near Pueblo in October of 2023. The NTSB released more details on the accident that killed a semi truck driver.
NTSB releases final report on 2023 train derailment
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Critics warn bills would let BNSF Railway off the hook in asbestos-related suits
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Delays on Metra BNSF train line due to emergency track repairs
Metra commuters in the western suburbs will likely experience delays on Tuesday morning after tracks needed emergency repairs ...
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Class I Briefs: NS, BNSF
Norfolk Southern (NS) is named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies. Also, BNSF receives The Home ...
Rail safety investigators release final report on deadly southern Colorado derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on a 2023 train derailment in southern Colorado that ...
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Feds approve BNSF plan to reduce grizzly deaths on Montana rail lines
The plan will stay in place for at least seven years, regardless of whether grizzly bears lose their protections as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act in that time.
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Federal government approves BNSF’s grizzly conservation plan
The railroad will support conservation efforts in Northwest Montana in return for a permit allowing it to ‘take’ 19 grizzly ...
Extreme cold and pedestrian hit by train cause delays for four Metra lines
Service has since returned to normal on the BNSF, Milwaukee District North, Union Pacific Northwest, and Union Pacific West lines.
Metra BNSF Line trains on schedule after emergency track repairs
Trains were delayed 20 to 25 minutes as crews worked to repair a broken rail, leading trains to use a single track between Fairview Avenue and LaGrange, according to a Metra spokesperson.
11 charged with stealing over $440K of Nike shoes from BNSF train
In the latest modern Western train robbery, 11 suspects were indicted in the theft of $440,000 worth of Nike shoes in ...