Freight train derailment involving 17 cars blocks crossings in Harvey and Dixmoor, Illinois

A freight train derailment in Chicago's south suburbs has blocked a handful of crossings for several hours on Friday in ...
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Advancing Rail Safety Through Research

Advancing rail safety requires sustained collaboration among regulators, railroads, suppliers, and researchers. FRA ...

Despite Connecticut train derailment, freight company has good safety record, officials say

The derailment of a New England Central Railroad freight train last week in Mansfield was a rare event for a railroad with one of the best safety records traveling on Connecticut lines, according to ...

Inside MARTA's new train cars: An inside look at the fleet — and the veteran conductor helping launch it

CBS News Atlanta took an exclusive tour of the CQ400 railcars alongside MARTA CEO Jonathan Hunt and designer Connie Krisak, the Senior Director of Vehicle Procurement.
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Transportation Safety Board investigating train crash that derailed 37 cars in western Alberta

Transportation Safety Board (TSB) investigators are working to understand the cause of a 37-car train derailment that occurred Thursday night west of Edmonton.