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Light Rail Accidents
Has anyone had to deal with accidents involving "Light Rail" vehicles? My department is particularly concerned with elevated guideways and getting access.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
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I haven't had experience personally, but Baltimore City (where I live) runs light rail trains through the city, on ground level, so they've had train vs. pedestrian and train vs. auto accidents several times. There is also a metro subway system which is elevated in some spots. If you can, BCFD might be a good agency to get in touch with, though I don't know the extent of their training. Rescue 1 does some pretty snazzy work, though. (Yes, I said snazzy.
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Also, the light rails travel through Baltimore County, so consider them as well, if you go looking for advice. I'll look into it as well.
Peace, and stay safe. -
This might sound far fetched, but I bet the fire companies in and around Walt Disney World and Disney Land might have some information in place to help you out since the famous mono-rails would present simular problems. Also, Chicago has run an elevated mass transit system for years, so they too might have some useful information.
Good Luck!
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Richard Nester
Orrville (OH) Fire Dept.
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