Why This Train Crashed into Newark Bay
It’s History16 Mai 2024

Why This Train Crashed into Newark Bay

On September 15, 1958, tragedy struck when Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) commuter train #3314 suffered a catastrophic derailment on the Newark Bay lift bridge in Newark Bay, New Jersey. Ignoring restrictive and stop signals, the train careened off the bridge, plunging both diesel locomotives and the first two coaches into the bay, claiming the lives of 48 passengers and injuring 48 more. The wreckage was exacerbated by a third coach, which dangled precariously from the bridge before succumbing to gravity two hours later. With the locomotive crew among the casualties, the exact cause of the disaster remained elusive, although the absence of a "dead man's control" likely played a role in the derailment. This tragic event underscored the vital need for enhanced safety measures in railroad operations and led to significant reforms in railway signaling and control systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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