Chicago commuter train crash News

NTSB: Chicago Train Operator Had Alcohol in His System During 2023 Crash

CHICAGO (AP) — Federal investigators say the operator of a Chicago commuter train that crashed almost a year ago had alcohol in his system but it wasn’t a factor in the incident. The Chicago Transit Authority train crashed into a …

NTSB Finds Chicago Train Operator Was Not at Fault for November Crash

CHICAGO (AP) – The operator of a Chicago commuter train that collided with snow- removal equipment last month was not at fault for the crash, which could have been prevented by a more sophisticated signal system, the National Transportation Safety …

NTSB Focuses on Design Issue in Braking System as Cause of Chicago Train Crash

CHICAGO (AP) – Federal safety officials investigating a Chicago commuter train crash that injured nearly 40 people when it slammed into snow-removal equipment are focusing on a “design problem” with its braking system. National Transportation Safety Board Chairperson Jennifer Homendy …