A new report from the National Academies of Sciences has found a clear correlation between the increasing length of freight trains and an uptick in derailment incidents. The report highlights that while long trains aren't inherently dangerous, inadequate planning during assembly can pose significant risks.
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“Anybody and everybody that’s in rail safety knows that this is a problem. It cannot be overstated,” said Jared Cassity, the top safety expert at the SMART-TD union that represents conductors. “Long trains absolutely are a risk to the public and a risk to the workers and anybody with common sense can see that.”
“As operations continue to evolve, railroads are pulling on three key levers — technology, training and infrastructure — to further enhance safety and reliability,” Jefferies said.
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