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Conductor Killed by Train: NTSB Launches Investigation

10/20/2025

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A BNSF Railway conductor was fatally struck by a passing train in Columbus, Montana, prompting a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation.
The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. while the conductor stood between two trains, one stationary and one moving.
Emergency responders and federal investigators are examining the circumstances, and BNSF Railway has referred inquiries to the NTSB, signaling heightened safety concerns.

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Story summary

A BNSF Railway conductor was fatally struck by a passing train in Columbus, Montana, prompting a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation.
The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. while the conductor stood between two trains, one stationary and one moving.
Emergency responders and federal investigators are examining the circumstances, and BNSF Railway has referred inquiries to the NTSB, signaling heightened safety concerns.