Citizens for Rail Safety: Legislation

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

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

Train Colides with Gas Tanker at Private Crossing (7.16.8), more...

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

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

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

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

Toxic Train Routing A Concern In Texas (7.8.8), more...

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

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

43 Car Derailment in Mississippi (7.7.8), more...

Train Derailment in Minnesota (7.30.8), more...

Editorial: The Need for Speed (7.7.8), more...

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

Legislation: State

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