The train that derailed in Ohio was exempt from some federal safety requirements because it was not carrying enough hazardous material to be considered “high hazard.” Lawmakers want to lower the threshold.
Category: Railroad Accidents and Safety
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Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Tighten Rail Safety Regulations
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Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose Before Ohio Derailment
The New York Times – Business:Safety experts say a focus on financial returns may be partly to blame for derailments and accidents like the one in Ohio.
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‘Train Ride from Hell’: 17-Hour Amtrak Trip Becomes 37-Hour Ordeal
The New York Times – Travel:Amtrak said that a CSX freight derailment forced its train from Virginia to Florida to detour from its normal route, adding 20 hours to the trip.