Office of Railroad, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Investigations
Derailment of Chicago Transit Authority Train Number 220
Chicago, Illinois July 11, 2006
Third Rail Damage Due to Arcing
CTA Derailment
Injuries
• 152 persons treated and transported • No fatalities • 6 serious injuries, 21 minor injuries
Damage exceeded $1 Million
Investigative Team
Mike Flanigon Jim Henderson Jay Kivowitz George Cochran Dana Sanzo Dr. Steve Jenner Cy Gura Dick Hipskind Bob Campbell Russ Quimby Dave Watson On-Scene IIC IIC & Report Co-Writer On-Scene Operations Operations Survival Factors Human Performance Track/Engineering/Signal Track Inspection Records Oversight Mechanical Mechanical
Investigative Team
Dr. Matt Fox Nancy Mc Atee Vince Harris Christy Spangler Terry Williams Jim Ritter Dr. Kathleen Curry Kitty Higgins Denise Daniels Materials Smoke and Ventilation Graphics Graphics Media & Public Affairs Report Writer Editor Member On Scene Member Assistant
Safety Issues
• Poor track conditions
• Ineffective management and safety
oversight
• Difficulty locating the train, and
• Problems with tunnel ventilation and
smoke removal
Parties
Chicago Transit Authority Regional Transportation Authority
City of Chicago, Illinois
Amalgamated Transit Union