Key Facts

• The incident occurred on a Sunday morning at about 9:40 a.m. in Columbus, Montana.
• Emergency responders found the conductor between two trains, one parked and one moving, leading to the conductor being struck.
• The conductor's identity has not been released.
• The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the event.
• The Federal Railroad Administration is leading a broader safety review of railroad operators.
• BNSF Railway is one of the largest freight railway networks in the U.S.
• The investigation is focusing on understanding why the conductor was between the two trains.