According to the announcement made by the Association of American Railroads on February 6, 2013 the nation’s major freight railroads plan to invest an estimated $24.5 billion to build, maintain and upgrade America’s rail network. These investments will ensure freight railroads can continue to deliver for the nation’s economy. Read More
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Rail Safety Report
According to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) report, total accidents/incidents in January-November 2012 declined 7.3% to 9,741 compared to the same time period in 2011. In their ten year overview total accidents/incidents show a decline of 25.7% since 2003 when the total was 13,108.
The FRA reported train accidents fell 16.5% to 1,545 compared to 2011. Derailments accounted for 1,136, down 14.7% and collisions declined 5.9% to 143. There were 883 yard accidents, down 3.5%. Highway/rail grade crossing fatalities dropped 7.6% to 214. However, the number of trespassing fatalities increased 10.6% to 417.
For more details and charts please refer to the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis.
Rail Safety Report
According to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) report, total accidents/incidents in January-November 2012 declined 7.3% to 9,741 compared to the same time period in 2011. In their ten year overview total accidents/incidents show a decline of 25.7% since 2003 when the total was 13,108.
The FRA reported train accidents fell 16.5% to 1,545 compared to 2011. Derailments accounted for 1,136, down 14.7% and collisions declined 5.9% to 143. There were 883 yard accidents, down 3.5%. Highway/rail grade crossing fatalities dropped 7.6% to 214. However, the number of trespassing fatalities increased 10.6% to 417.
For more details and charts please refer to the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis.
Tips for Winter Drivers
Winter is a beautiful and also potentially dangerous time of the year. If you plan on traveling during the winter, it pays to be prepared for the unexpected. Using common sense and developing a few simple driving habits like planning ahead, driving at a safe and legal speed, driving alert and sober and buckling up could ensure that you safely make it to your destination. Read More
Tips for Winter Drivers
Winter is a beautiful and also potentially dangerous time of the year. If you plan on traveling during the winter, it pays to be prepared for the unexpected. Using common sense and developing a few simple driving habits like planning ahead, driving at a safe and legal speed, driving alert and sober and buckling up could ensure that you safely make it to your destination. Read More
