2008-2017 freight train length increase linked to higher derailment risks, report urges safety reassessment.
A report from the National Academies of Sciences highlights safety concerns linked to increasing freight train lengths, which have risen by 25% from 2008 to 2017. It connects longer trains to higher derailment risks due to in-train forces. The report urges regulators and Congress to reassess safety measures, improve train assembly practices, and empower the Federal Railroad Administration to impose penalties for issues like blocked crossings.
September 17, 2024
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