freight train
Coverage of freight train in the Nexus archive.
- Suspects open fire during train burglary in the Cajon Pass
A group of burglars broke into a freight train and fired shots at railway officers in the Cajon Pass. This incident ultimately triggered an investigation.
- Person fatally struck by freight train in Wheaton
A person was fatally struck by a freight train in Wheaton, Illinois, near the intersection of East Front Street and South Cross Street. Metra officials confirmed the crash occurred Thursday morning, but authorities have not yet identified the individual.
- Apocalyptic video shows wildfire flames consume train: ‘This could potentially overtake us’
Raging forest fires in rural Canada threaten to consume a freight train, with the crew expressing fear of being trapped by the advancing flames.
- Residents react as freight train derails in Shockoe Bottom, falls into Kanawha Canal
A freight train derailed in Shockoe Bottom and fell into the Kanawha Canal around 4 p.m. Friday, with witnesses reporting a loud screeching noise followed by an explosion.
- 1 killed after freight train hits car in NW Indiana
A freight train collided with a car in northwest Indiana, resulting in one fatality. The incident occurred in the region's transportation corridor.
- Freight train derails in Bensalem, Pennsylvania; shelter in place recommended
A freight train has derailed in Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with multiple cars off the tracks. Authorities have recommended a shelter in place for the area.
- Driver hospitalized after van collides with freight train in Dolton: officials
A driver was hospitalized after his van collided with a freight train in Dolton's south suburbs on Monday night.
- Video shows freight train collide with car on tracks in Hollywood
A freight train operated by Grupo Mexico collided with a car on Hollywood Boulevard near Interstate 95 in Hollywood late Friday. The family inside the vehicle escaped without serious injuries, though the cause of the crash remains unclear.
- Bicyclist hit, killed by train in north suburbs remembered as mother of 7, nonprofit worker
A bicyclist was hit and killed by a freight train in the north suburbs. A coworker has spoken out about the incident, which occurred last week. The bicyclist was remembered as a mother of seven and a nonprofit worker.
- Officials ID bicyclist hit, killed by freight train in Grayslake
A bicyclist was hit and killed by a freight train in Grayslake on Tuesday evening. Officials have identified the bicyclist, but no further details about the individual were provided in the article.
- Female bicyclist struck, killed by freight train in Grayslake
A female bicyclist was struck and killed by a freight train in Grayslake Tuesday night, according to Metra. The incident occurred in the town of Grayslake and involved a freight train operated by Metra.
- Following Syria’s broken tracks from Baniyas to Aleppo
A 24-hour freight train journey from Baniyas to Aleppo highlights Syria’s damaged rail infrastructure and the perseverance of its workers. The route underscores the country’s ongoing challenges with transportation networks while showcasing the resilience of those maintaining them.
- Moment of deadly train crash in Bangkok
A freight train crashed into a public bus in Bangkok, Thailand, resulting in at least eight fatalities. The incident occurred in the city of Bangkok and involved a public transportation vehicle. The cause of the crash is not specified in the report.