Gus Melonas Quotes

"The occupant of the vehicle was able to escape. There was minimal damage to the train and no injuries to the crew."
-Gus Melonas

"The crew was whistling before impact and put the train into an emergency brake application. Unfortunately the train was unable to stop (in time)."
-Gus Melonas

"With the heavy saturation, we have erosion and sloughing of the cliffs. The debris has no place to go but down."
-Gus Melonas

"We're investing to meet present and future needs."
-Gus Melonas

"We are adjusting our operations to minimize the blockage at Birch Point. We'll try to minimize it to no more than 10 to 15 minutes."
-Gus Melonas

"This week the BNSF will be meeting with representatives to further discuss the Port of Quincy issue."
-Gus Melonas

"If we anticipate it taking longer than 10 to 15 minutes we'll advance the trains to the east. Then we have to transport the crew by van [to the easterly location]."
-Gus Melonas

"It has been determined that it was not speed-related. (The train) was traveling 46 mph in a 60 mph zone."
-Gus Melonas