Amtrak coaches “lost contact with the tracks”

[John Ashworth]

Newspeak!

AMTRAK DERAILED AT NILES

On October 31, 2012 Railways Africa

On 21 October, Amtrak train 350, the Wolverine from Chicago to Pontiac in Michigan, ran into trouble about 3km east of Niles, Michigan. Spokesman Marc Magliari was quoted explaining that several coaches “lost contact with the tracks.” Nine people – seven passengers and two crew members – were taken to hospital. Only one stayed overnight. The other 167 passengers were conveyed to their destinations by bus. Normal service resumed on 22 October.

Officials were quoted saying investigations could take a year. At this stage all that has been disclosed is that “the train was switching tracks”.

[Steve Appleton]

When is a derailment not a derailment? When a train loses contact with the tracks!! Try reporting that one to the Railway Safety Regulator. Reminds me of trees that jump out in front of motorists.