Our Chicago train accident attorneys were discouraged to learn of yet another fatal train accident in the Chicago area. This most recent train wreck occurred when a dump truck carrying a load of concrete struck was struck by a Metra passenger train traveling between the Mount Prospect and Cumberland Stations. At the time of the… Read More
Recent Deadly Chicago-Area Train Accidents
According to news reports, yesterday there were two separate train accidents in the Chicagoland area: one was a vehicle-train crash, the other was a pedestrian-train accident. Unfortunately, both train accidents were deadly. To speak with a top Chicago train accident lawyer, call Passen & Powell at (312) 527-4500 for a Free Consultation. The news reports… Read More
NTSB Issues Safety Warning re Audio Frequency Track Circuits
Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a national warning regarding the use of audio frequency track circuits in train control systems. The warning comes as the NTSB continues its investigation into the fatal train collision in Washington, D.C. Metro crash. Audio frequency track circuits are used to detect and transmit speed commands. … Read More