A southbound BNSF freight train derailed on May 19th, 2006, at approximately 5:30 p.m. The accident occurred in Preston, Oklahoma, at BNSF Milepost 462.1, on the BNSF Creek Subdivision. 27 cars derailed, 22 remained upright with five turned over on their side. Two remote locomotives directly behind the derailed cars remained on the track. There were no injuries to the train crew. There was extensive damage to track, roadbed, and equipment totaling about $228,000. At the time of the accident it was daylight and clear, with a south wind about 13 mph. The temperature was 98F. The accident was caused by issues with rail anchors and ballast, coupled with high temperatures, resulting in a sun kink which caused the derailment.
Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Safety Headquarters Assigned Accident Investigation Report HQ-2006-31: Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Preston, Oklahoma, May 19, 2006
2006
6 pages
Report
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English
Railroad Transportation , Transportation Safety , Metropolitan Rail Transportation , Accident investigations , Railroad trains , Railroad passenger service , Oklahoma , Commuter transportation , Derailment , Accident Investigation Report HQ-2006-31 , Preston(Oklahoma) , Burlington Northern Santa Fe(BNSF)