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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 2005
Page
13
A summary report on the Graniteville rail collision cites lack of a reminder feature for switch positions as a key failure. The derailment derailed 16 of 42 freight cars, punctured a chlorine tank releasing gas, killing the engineer and eight others and hospitalizing over 550. About 5,400 residents were evacuated in Aiken County and Graniteville, South Carolina.
The NTSB heard Deborah Hersman say the Avondale site briefing was required by Norfolk Southern rules but not federal law. Investigators noted crew fatigue and misaligned switches, a 42 mph crash, and four safety recommendations to the FRA including automatic switch devices and safer tank car operation. Norfolk Southern will study the report before responding.
Seeling praised the NTSB for a fast step in rail safety reform after a Tuesday hearing but said the Federal Railroad Administration lacks power to compel change. Recommendations include shields on trains, increased distance from hazardous cars, and a switch signal in dark territory. Seeling hopes FRA adopts the measures despite no speaking role at the hearing.
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