Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Safety Headquarters Assigned Accident Investigation Report HQ-2007-20, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF), Henry, Nebraska, April 14, 2007

摘要

An eastbound BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) loaded coal train derailed 27 cars on April 14, 2007, at 4:20 p.m. (m.d.t.). The accident occurred one mile east of Henry, Nebraska, at milepost (MP) 52.7, on the BNSF Powder River Division, Valley Subdivision. There were no injuries or hazardous material spills as a result of the derailment. Total damages reported for the derailment totaled $1,470,425. At the time of the accident, it was light and clear with a temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The probable cause of the derailment is being ruled as M507 Investigation complete, cause could not be determined. A contributing factor is T001, 'Roadbed settled or soft'.