Empire Builder derails in Montana -

[kentuckysouthernrwy]

Amtrak statement from Fox News

"At approximately 4 p.m. MT, Empire Builder train 7/27 derailed five cars near Joplin, Montana. There are approximately 147 passengers and 13 crew members on board with injuries reported. Amtrak is working with the local authorities to transport injured passengers and safely evacuate all other passengers. Additional details will be provided as available."

Fatalities are mentioned in the text of the report

[csxt8400]

Not to compare, but odd timing with the Mobile wreck anniversary so recent.

[jonklein611]

minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/09/26/amtrak-train-derails-in-montana-killing-at-least-3-passengers/

[gevohogger]

CBS News is reporting that train has a 110 MPH speed limit! LOL

Do these people do any fact checking?

[bnsf971]

Sept 26, 2021 12:11:13 GMT -8 gevohogger said:

Do these people do any fact checking?

What is this "fact checking" of which you speak?

[kentuckysouthernrwy]

Not sure about Montana Amtrak line but they do run 110 in SW parts of Michigan on a regular basis.