What the records say
- When
- 27 Sep 2005
- Kind
- Rail accident
- Coordinates
- 41.81° N, 87.63° W
- Description
- 2005 train derailment
2005 Metra Rock Island derailment
2005 train derailment
On September 17, 2005, Metra's Rock Island District train No. 504 derailed on approach to LaSalle Street Station in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. Arriving from Joliet Union Station, the train was carrying 185 passengers and four crew members; two people were killed and 83 were injured.
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