Tag: Railroad Accidents and Safety

Biden Set to Visit East Palestine, a Year After Fiery Train Derailment

The president will face a politically divided community anxious over the long-term health consequences of an environmental disaster.

February 16, 2024
After Years of Delays, Amtrak Moves Toward Faster Trains in the Northeast

A new train for the busy Washington to Boston route has finally passed a computer modeling test and is set for tryouts on the tracks. Amtrak has no date yet for when it can carry passengers.

January 13, 2024
Emergency Brake Vandalism Led to NYC Subway Derailment That Injured Dozens

Each year, hundreds of subway riders pull the emergency brake for no good reason. Last week, that kind of vandalism led to a derailment that injured dozens.

January 11, 2024
Subway Train Derails in Brooklyn in 2nd Such Episode in a Week

The train, a northbound F, went off the tracks in Coney Island on Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were immediately reported.

January 10, 2024
Subway Service Is Fully Restored After Derailment in Manhattan

The 1, 2 and 3 lines were back in service after tracks were repaired, and an investigation was continuing into the cause of a collision last week.

January 7, 2024