"The True Dangers of Long Trains" - Of Interest to Our Forum Members

The True Dangers of Long Trains

Environmental Forum

ProPublica

Trains are getting longer. Railroads are getting richer. But these “monster trains” are jumping off of tracks across
​America and regulators are doing little to curb the risk. (photo credit ProPublica)
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From ProPublica's Regulation series, The True Dangers of Long Trains is an in-depth analysis covering stories of the victims of these train "accidents" and the people who profit from them. This dramatic article discusses how the drive to make railroads more profitable for investors ultimately led to the failures we see today happening across the United States. Read the full article here.

Dee VanThournout