Crime & Safety
Commuter Rail Train Derails In Somerville
The derailment happened at "low speed" Tuesday morning.
SOMERVILLE, MA — A commuter rail train derailed in Somerville Tuesday morning, according to the MBTA. The agency said the derailment happened at "low speed" and the train was still upright. The train was traveling on the Rockport line.
There were about 300 passengers onboard, according to Boston 25. No injuries were reported.
Passengers were transferred to another train. The Rockport/Newburyport and Haverhill lines saw delays Tuesday morning
Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
.#BREAKING: #MBTA says about 300 passengers were on board this derailed commuter rail train in #Somerville. No injuries reported. Crews are on scene assisting passengers. Delays expected for Newburyport, Rockport and Haverhill line trains. Watch for updates on @boston25 pic.twitter.com/gusSBItAkH
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) April 2, 2019
We've confirmed that this was a low speed upright derailment with no injuries. Another engine is being brought to assist and will tie together with Train 102 momentarily.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) April 2, 2019
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