More than 1,000 train derailments typically happen each year in the United States, federal data shows. The derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, was unusual because it caused significant damage and involved the release of hazardous chemicals.
after seeing reports of"a THIRD derailment!!" and said,"It’s not a coincidence anymore, watch your 6.""I know NOTHING about trains — is this a normal occurrence?" one Twitter userWe looked into it, and yes, train derailments happen fairly often. More than 1,000 train accidents happen every year, according to federal data.
The Federal Railroad Administration requires a derailment be reported if it causes more than $12,000 of damage to the track or equipment, said Allan Zarembski, director of the University of Delaware’s Railway Engineering and Safety Program. Many reported derailments happen in yards, which is where trains are assembled before they start their planned routes, Zarembski said.
A derailment that caused $100,000 in damage would be considered"a fairly big derailment" within the industry, Zarembski said. He also added that a typical locomotive is about $3 million to $4 million alone.
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