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White House Threatens to Veto Amtrak Bill (6.10.8), more...

Sabotage Possible Explanation for Colorado Derailment (6.11.8), more...

Class I Freight Railroads carried 1.96 billion tons of goods in 2006, more...

At 45% of all public railroad crossings, the only safety device is a crossbuck. , more...

In 2007 there were 43 derailments where HAZMATS were released., more...

In 2007 there were 865 fatalities associated with the railroads, more...

In 2007, 25 accidents with HAZMATS required evacuation, more...

Crumbling Infrastructure on Northeast Corridor Needs Funding Boost (6.24.8), more...

Congress Proposes $14 Billion for High Speed Rail in the NE Corridor (5.30.8), more...

In 2007 there were 1851 train derailments reported to the FRA, more...

Rail Bridge Collapses in Iowa (6.25.8), more...

In 2007 there were 511 derailments involving freight trains carrying HAZMATS, more...

MBTA Trolleys Collide in Boston (5.29.8), more...

July 5, 2008

Woman Hurt in Collision. No Gates or Lights (7.3.8)

Four Cars Carrying Toxic Chemicals Derail in British Columbia (7.3.8)

Freight Rail Security Rule In Effect (7.3.8)

Minot Victims Can Sue in State Court (7.3.8)

'Quiet zone' no more in Cohoes, NY (7.2.8)

High Speed Rail in California Passes Hurdle (7.2.8)

Rail Mapping Study
A series of interactive maps, produced by the University of Louisville, identifying the nation's most dangerous rail crossings and those with the most number of accidents involving HAZMAT.
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The US Department of Transportation states that grade crossings with crossing arms are 80-90% safer than crossings with ...

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