A Norfolk Southern train derailment in Aberdeen, MD halted Amtrak services from NY to DC over the weekend. According to […]
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March 3, 2022: Hazmat Spilled During Accident in Henry County, Ill
Emergency crews responded to a tractor trailer rollover in Illinois on Thursday. The truck was hauling containers of liquid fertilizer […]
March 2, 2022: Critics Argue Extra Long Freight Trains are a Safety Concern
Following the derailment in Coolidge, AZ some critics are becoming concerned about the safety of operating extra long freight trains. […]
March 2, 2022: Derailed Freight Train Leaked Hazmat in Arizona
Union Pacific is continuing its clean-up efforts following the derailment in Collidge, AZ. Around 20 cars derailed on Monday afternoon. […]
March 2, 2022: Three Injured After Rail Grinder Collides with CSX Train
Three people were injured when a Loram rail grinder slammed into a stopped freight train in Spencer, MA. Authorities are […]
February 25, 2022: Cargo Ship Fire Almost Extinguished
The fire on board the cargo ship, Felicity Ace, loaded with $334.5 million in luxury cars is almost extinguished. The […]
February 18, 2022: Two Trains Carrying Lithium Batteries and Petroleum Derail in MN
Two trains carrying lithium batteries and petroleum derailed in Frazee, MN. The accident occurred at the intersection of Frazee Road […]
February 15, 2022: FedEx Fined for Mishandling Hazmat in Iowa
A FedEx employee filed a complaint with OSHA last summer claiming the company failed to provide proper personal protective equipment […]
February 15, 2022: Firestone Pays Nearly $4 Million in Fines for Hazmat Violations
Firestone Complete Auto Care has been ordered to pay $3.94 million for hazardous materials violations. The California based company was […]
February 9, 2022: BNSF Employee Hit by Train and Killed in Denver
A BNSF employee was struck by a train and killed while working in the Globeville rail yard in Denver. The […]
