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RAIB probes Lewes derailment as Southern suspends lines this weekend
transport17 days ago

RAIB probes Lewes derailment as Southern suspends lines this weekend

Rail Accident Investigation Branch investigators are at the Lewes derailment site in East Sussex after a train carrying about 150 people derailed, injuring two seriously and 18 others. Three carriages left the tracks, and lines between Haywards Heath and Lewes are closed indefinitely with weekend services on the London Victoria–Eastbourne route canceled and rail replacement buses operating. A second derailment near Wickford, Essex is also noted. Investigators will examine the track, signalling and train data and consider whether heat affected infrastructure; an update is expected next week.

via BBC|
#lewes#note-extra-tag-not-allowed#raib
Lewes-area train derailment disrupts Sussex rail services; no serious injuries reported
uk-news19 days ago

Lewes-area train derailment disrupts Sussex rail services; no serious injuries reported

A Southern passenger train from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, causing closures of lines and major disruption expected until about 22:00. Emergency services are on site and initial reports indicate no serious injuries or fatalities. Passengers are advised to avoid the area; tickets are valid on alternative Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services, with rail replacement buses to Lewes and Haywards Heath. Gatwick travelers should allow extra time for their journeys.

via BBC|
#derailment#east-sussex#emergency-services
Heatwave Tests America's 250th Celebrations as Fourth of July Plans Shudder
environment1 month ago

Heatwave Tests America's 250th Celebrations as Fourth of July Plans Shudder

A sweeping eastern U.S. heatwave threatens Fourth of July events tied to America’s 250th anniversary, forcing cancellations and adjustments—from DC’s Great American State Fair to Philadelphia parades—while rail networks face heat-related delays. Cities are opening cooling centers and officials emphasize hydration and safety as authorities warn of dangerous heat and urge precautions for vulnerable residents.

via Al Jazeera|
#america250#cooling-centers#environment
Nationwide IT Outage Halts Germany’s Rail Network
europe2 months ago

Nationwide IT Outage Halts Germany’s Rail Network

Germany’s Deutsche Bahn halted all train services after a nationwide IT disruption tied to the GSM-R railway radio network disrupted internal communications; trains were kept at stations as technicians investigated the cause. Passengers were advised to seek alternative transport, with vouchers for taxis or hotels and replacement services offered where possible, though the duration of the disruption remained unclear.

via BBC|
#deutsche-bahn#europe#germany
Loose Acela panel sparks Penn Station tunnel fire, halting major NYC rail service
transportation3 months ago

Loose Acela panel sparks Penn Station tunnel fire, halting major NYC rail service

A dangling metal panel from Amtrak’s NextGen Acela car 2155 likely bridged the East River Tunnel’s third rail, triggering an electrical fire that knocked out NJ Transit and LIRR service into New York Penn Station. With tracks 3 and 4 out, most LIRR trains were diverted to Grand Central Madison and NJ Transit to Hoboken, leaving Penn Station largely unusable while signaling repairs were completed and tracks were tested for reopening. Amtrak said signaling work was finished and tracks 3–4 were set to reopen after testing, though remaining service restoration and ongoing union negotiations added uncertainty for Friday into Saturday.

via New York Daily News|
#amtrak-acela#east-river-tunnel#penn-station