TWU Mourns Signal Maintainer Louis Moore, 58

I regret to announce the passing of veteran Signal Maintainer Louis Moore, 58. Brother Moore, who had eight years of service to the MTA, died on the job at approximately 3 AM this morning at the 46^th Street/Broadway Station in Astoria, Queens. He was working when he was struck by an oncoming E Train. The MTA is convening a board of inquiry to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. This is the first line of duty death of a TWU Local 100 member since Bus Operator Edwin Thomas in 2008. James Knell, An MTA track supervisor, died on the job in 2010.

Secretary-Treasurer Earl Phillips met with Mr. Moore’s 17 year-old daughter, Shalaine, immediately after responding to the accident scene. He expressed the profound condolences of our entire TWU Local 100 family. Brother Moore worked out of crew quarters at the Parsons/Archer transit hub.

Brother Moore’s death comes on a tragic anniversary for TWU Local 100. It is the same day as the death of Track Worker Daniel Boggs, who was killed by a train at the Columbus Circle/59^th Street station in Manhattan in 2007. We will remember both Danny Boggs and Louis Moore tomorrow, Thursday, April 25, at the Columbus Circle Station at 59^th Street at 12 Noon, and all members are invited to attend and show our respect for the families of our deceased Brothers.

John Samuelsen
President, TWU Local 100