Fiery derailments renew Americans' focus on railroad safety

Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety

Derailments in Ohio and Minnesota have prompted federal regulators and members of Congress to propose a number of safety reforms

Fiery derailments renew Americans' focus on railroad safety

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Americans are renewing their focus on railroad safety after a string of recent derailments, especially two fiery ones involving hazardous chemicals in Ohio and Minnesota that […]

Fiery derailments renew Americans' focus on railroad safety

Americans are focusing more on railroad safety after two recent fiery derailments in Ohio...

Fiery derailments renew Americans' focus on railroad safety

Americans are focusing more on railroad safety after two recent fiery derailments in Ohio last month and in Minnesota this week. Both prompted evacuations. The derailments have prompted federal regulators and members of Congress to propose a number of safety reforms. They may expand regulations for transporting hazardous materials to more trains and consider setting standards for the trackside detectors railroads use to help identify equipment p…

Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Americans are renewing their focus on railroad safety after a string of recent derailments, especially two fiery ones involving hazardous chemicals in Ohio and Minnesota that prompted evacuations. Federal regulators and members of Congress are urging railroads to do more to prevent derailments. They want standards for the trackside detectors used […]

Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Americans are renewing their focus on railroad safety after a string of recent derailments, especially two fiery ones involving hazardous chemicals in Ohio and Minnesota that prompted evacuations. Federal regulators and members of Congress are urging railroads to do more to prevent derailments. They want standards for the trackside detectors used […]