October 6, 2021: Police Seeking Public Help in Old Forge, NY Derailment
An investigation into the Old Forge, NY derailment has determined the cause to be sabotage. Webb police department, in cooperation with DOT […]
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September 26, 2021: Train Carrying Hydrochloric Acid Derailed in Texas
A Union Pacific freight train carrying hydrochloric acid derailed in Smithsville, TX on Sunday morning. There were no injuries were reported. Twenty-five […]
September 13, 2021: Hazmat Incident in NC Leaves Two Dead
Two employees working at a North Carolina Valley Proteins plant have died in what authorities are calling a hazmat incident. A hazmat […]
September 10, 2021: Two Women Convicted of Railroad Sabotage
A jury has convicted two women of intentionally sabotaging railroad tracks near the United States/Canada border. Ellen Brennan Reiche, 28, and Samantha […]
September 2, 2021: Cargo Trains Collide in Prescott, Ontario
Two cargo trains have collided on the main Canadian National rail line, near the Edward Street overpass. Emergency crews responded to the […]
September 1, 2021: STB Blocks CN’s Voting Trust Bid
The Surface Transportation Board is blocking Canadian National Railway’s current bid to purchase Kansas City Southern. STB feels the current deal, which […]
August 30, 2021: Derailment Causes Anhydrous Ammonia Leak and Evacuation
A Canadian Pacific freight train derailed in New Hampton Iowa on Saturday. The derailment caused a leak of anhydrous ammonia and diesel […]
August 26, 2021: Problems Plaguing EPA’s New Chemical Division
EPA’s New Chemical Division is continuing to face problems. Scientists working for the program claim managers are preventing adequate safety assessments of […]
August 20, 2021: Derailment Knocks Out Power for Residents in Shelby County, IN
A mixed freight train derailed in Fountaintown, Indiana on Thursday. A total of 14 cars left the track. The derailment has left […]
August 16, 2021: Freight Train Derailed in Washington County, GA
Norfolk Southern spent several days cleaning up a derailment in Washington County, Ga this week. On Monday morning, 32 cars derailed on […]