Train & Railway Safety Concerns Continue After String of Fatal Amtrak Crashes
In December, an Amtrak train from Portland, Oregon derailed off a bridge outside of Tacoma, Washington, killing 3 victims and injuring over 60 others. In the wake of the tragic crash, initial investigations have showed that the train was traveling nearly 50 miles per hour over the speed limit when the incident happened – a discovery many safety advocates say should never happen with the advent of new technology and policies. In recent years, train accidents like the Washington Amtrak derailment have happened frequently across the U.S., often[...]
