Crossing 247860F
AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS — New England Central Railroad
Location
| City | AMHERST |
| State | MASSACHUSETTS |
| County | HAMPSHIRE |
| Street | BRIDGE ST |
| Coordinates | 42.41401, -72.50834 |
Railroad
| Railroad | New England Central Railroad |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 5 |
| Total Fatalities | 0 |
| Total Injuries | 1 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 247860F in AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | New England Central Railroad | 0 | 0 | Van | 33 mph | 12:45 PM | TRAIN 611 SOUTHBOUND: NECR-2714 LEAD, TWO TRAILING LOCOMOTIVES, 32 LOADS, 10 EMPTIES APPROACH CROSSI NG AT MP 87.69 U... |
| 2008 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 1 | Van | 53 mph | 1:40 PM | TRAIN 55 OPERATING WITH LOCOMOTIVES E/39-E/102 AND 5 CARS WAS STRUCK BY A MINIVAN AT MP87.69, BRIDGE ST CROSSING. |
| 2007 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 60 mph | 5:05 PM | TRAIN 56 ENGINE 4 AND ENGINE 156 WITH 5 CARS CLIPPED A JEEP AT BRIDGE STREET. |
| 2001 | Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) | 0 | 0 | Auto | 52 mph | 1:00 PM | TRAIN 55 STRUCK BY A VEHICLE RUNNING THROUGH OPERATING FLASHERS AT CROSSING. |
| 1981 | Central Vermont Railway | 0 | 0 | Auto | 37 mph | 4:25 PM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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