Their narrative and stylistic devices threaten to derail an otherwise straightforward narration. Gilbert telephoned in a bomb threat to attempt to derail the investigation. Contrary to reports, the train did not derail, but came to an abrupt halt. Ramaphosa later denied the allegations claiming they were politically motivated to derail his presidential campaign. Attempts to derail the train using a portable derailer failed. Despite this apparent setback for Sikorsky, several factors would derail the Kaman proposal. It was the matter of the Senate that threatened to derail the entire proceedings. He has also been credited with helping to derail conspiracy theories about Barack Obama's citizenship. Connie suggests they purposely derail the train while it passes through unpopulated farmland. The mines explode causing the train to derail and fall into the lake below. Kerry himself asserts that Nixon sent operatives to Lowell to help derail his campaign. However, the right to speedy trial may derail any prosecution after many years have passed. The buckled bridge caused the train to derail. Nemesis grabs Mikhail, who sacrifices himself by detonating an explosive, causing the train to derail. Hence marrying Sajid would derail her dreams.