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Train Operations Incident in Macdona, Texas: Union Pacific and BNSF Train Report

On the day of the incident in Macdona, Texas, operations involving Union Pacific and BNSF trains were outlined. A Union Pacific train originated from Houston, Texas, destined for Tucson, Arizona, while a BNSF train started in Eagle Pass, Texas, heading to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The crew of the Union Pacific train failed to adhere to operating rules and did not respond to stop signals at Macdona siding, which led to safety concerns. Both trains' operations involved a centralized traffic control dispatcher managing wayside signals and power switches, emphasizing the critical need for adherence to safety protocols.

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Train Operations Incident in Macdona, Texas: Union Pacific and BNSF Train Report

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  1. Macdona, Texas Operations

  2. Operations Union Pacific Train • Originated in Houston, Texas • Destination: Tucson, Arizona BNSF Train • Originated in Eagle Pass, Texas • Destination: Tulsa, Oklahoma

  3. Operations Union Pacific Train • Train crew on duty at 2:45 a.m. at Kirby Yard in San Antonio • 4:03 a.m. train departed the yard

  4. Operations BNSF Train • Crew reported for duty at the San Antonio Yard • Transported to Seco, Texas • Consisted of an engineer and conductor • Plans changed to secure train in Macdona Siding

  5. Operations Centralized Traffic Control • Train dispatcher controlled • Wayside signals • Power switches

  6. AlamoJct W Macdona E Macdona Withers MP 222.9 BNSF UP

  7. Alamo Jct W Macdona E Macdona Withers MP 222.9 BNSF UP BNSF

  8. W Macdona E Macdona Alamo Jct Withers MP 222.9 BNSF UP

  9. AlamoJct Withers W Macdona E Macdona MP 222.9 UP BNSF

  10. Conclusion On the day of the accident, the crew of the accident Union Pacific train failed to operate their train in accordance with operating rules and in compliance with wayside signal indications, to include failing to take any action in response to the stop signal at the west end of the Macdona siding.

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