Train Derailment: Are You Ready?

This session provides the emergency responder to any railway disaster with the background information regarding the regulations, standards, and best practices that affect a safe and efficient derailment response. It provides detailed information on the construction and operation of locomotives and tank cars. It explores the most common reasons why trains derail through case studies, a look back at several high-profile derailments. The chemical and physical properties of the most common commodities released will be analyzed from an operational perspective. It explains the lessons learned by emergency responders during these complex, devastating incidents. Risk-based incident management strategies and realistic public protective actions will be emphasized through scenario-based discussions.