Train wreck just on - Page 2

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?
Why is that relivant?

Do you mean ‘relevant?’

Yes, it is.

I have my reasons why I’m asking.

And I’m not the only one questioning why.

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?
Why is that relivant?
Do you mean ‘relevant?’

Yes, it is.
I have my reasons why I’m asking.
And I’m not the only one questioning why.

Well you do seem to be the only one questioning it for whatever your reasons.

Then perhaps your question concerning the travel arrangements would best be directed to the RNC.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

Amtrak is used quite often by members of Congress who live on the east coast. Joe Biden rode it every day from our train station in Wilmington.

The next time that I hear salt and ice together, it better be in a margarita!

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?
Why is that relivant?
Do you mean ‘relevant?’

Yes, it is.
I have my reasons why I’m asking.
And I’m not the only one questioning why.
Well you do seem to be the only one questioning it for whatever your reasons.

Then perhaps your question concerning the travel arrangements would best be directed to the RNC.

OK!

@SXMGirl Thank you for your insight. Appreciate it!

JJsMom · ‎03-10-2010

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I'm more interested in why the dump truck was on the train tracks than I am in why they were riding Amtrack.

Could it have been a derailment?

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. ~ Desmond Tutu

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

hearing testimony from the reps and senators that are doctors and how they got off as quickly as possible to attend to people in truck, including cpr, opening an airway- couldn't save one person, revived another.to load onto medevac........fortunately there were other medical personnel attending to people on train itself. apparently one congressperson was taken to hospital out of caution. not clear why truck was on tracks because usually tracks are cleared for a delegation like this(about 200 congresspeople) - security reasons. they have traveled by Amtrak before.

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

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I'm more interested in why the dump truck was on the train tracks than I am in why they were riding Amtrack.
Could it have been a derailment?

@JJsMomno- the train hit the truck on the tracks. the front engine jumped the rails after impact.

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

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They chartered it for their use. Not everyone was on board. Many took alternate modes of transportation.
But have they used it before for their annual retreats?
Or is it common to charter an Amtrak?
Why is that relivant?
Do you mean ‘relevant?’

Yes, it is.
I have my reasons why I’m asking.
And I’m not the only one questioning why.

Really - who is questioning it? It would seem more economical - and better for the enviroment - than everyone driving seperately - or taking planes - or whatever. What exactly is the problem?

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

now reporting 2 taken off train to hospital to be checked out at a minimum. Speaker Ryan is fine. luckily they are close to Univ of Virginia hospital -super top trauma center.

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

I heard one Congressman talking to Fox who said he was walking when the crash occurred and was violently thrown and hurt his ankle. Then while he was talking, he said he was feeling nauseous. I wonder if he may also have hit his head. I don't know if he is one who was taken to the hospital.