"The history of American railroad safety divides into three overlapping periods. Down to roughly 1955, safety steadily improved. But as new competition arrived--cars, trucks, and airplanes--economic ...

In the beginning: American railroad dangers and safety, 1828-1873 -- Off the tracks: the changing pattern of derailments, 1873-1900 -- Collisions and the rise of regulation, 1873-1900 -- Major risks ...

Human errors and track defects caused more than 3,000 rail accidents over the last decade, killing 23 people and injuring nearly 1,200. Yet federal railroad regulators failed to implement most of the ...

Trains have always been a crucial part of our nation’s history and contribute significantly to our economy. But with that big influence comes a big responsibility— to ensure our communities have the ...

July 9 (Reuters) - The fire and explosion in the small Quebec town of Lac-Megantic could be North America's worst rail disaster since 1989 if the final death toll matches worst fears. Thirteen people ...