Amtrak Lawsuits Claim Overcrowding Contributed to Deadly Injuries in Train Crash
Amtrak faces an increasing number of lawsuits claiming overcrowding contributed to injuries in the fatal crash.
Tag Archives: Train Accident
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Amtrak Train Derailment in Montana Under Investigation By NTSB
The NTSB and Amtrak are investigating a deadly derailment in Montana which killed at least three and injured dozens.
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Railroad Crossing Accidents Caused 270 Deaths Last Year, NHTSA Warns
Several federal agencies have launched a campaign to combat railroad crossing accidents, urging drivers to heed warning signals for approaching trains which cannot stop of swerve to avoid potential impacts.
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Standard Car Safety Features Often Lacking in Train and Bus Accidents: Report
A new report calls for increased safety measures, like seat belts, on mass transit transportation.
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Most Important Safety Improvements Needed To Reduce Accident, Injury Risk Outlined by NTSB
The Department of Transportation has released a list of areas in U.S. transportation that could be made safer with the proper policy, law, and industry changes.
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Senator Schumer Urges Rail Companies To Issue Warnings When Transporting Toxic Chems
A prominent senator is calling for freight carriers to inform communities when they are transporting any hazardous materials through their area.
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Railroads Behind On Implementing New Safety Measures, GAO To Tell Senate
A new GAO study warns that many passenger railroads will not complete required train safety measure updates by a deadline set for the end of the year.
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South Carolina Amtrak Accident Caused By Train Traveling On Wrong Track: Reports
A fatal Amtrak train crash and derailment left two dead and more than 100 injured on Sunday after the passenger train was switched to the wrong track and crashed into…
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Amtrak Cascades Train Derailment South of Seattle Results In Multiple Fatalities
An Amtrak train derailed on its first run south of Seattle, killing at least three and injuring more than 100 others.
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Random Opioid Testing Required For Pilots, Train Engineers, DOT Announces
New DOT rules will require pilots and train engineers to undergo random opioid testing, beginning next year.
