There was an accident between an Amtrak train and vehicle in Durham, North Carolina on March 14, 2024. During the crash, the Amtrak train collided with a car that was stuck between the crossing arms. One person was killed in the crash. Vehicles getting caught...
Train Accident
What to do if You are in a Train Accident
Train travel is widely considered reliable and safe. However, like any mode of transportation, it is not completely free of accidents. Train accidents can occur, and knowing how to respond if you're a passenger can significantly impact your safety and well-being....
Train Collides with 18-Wheeler in Gulfport, Mississippi
There was an accident between an 18-wheeler and a train in Gulfport, Mississippi on February 20, 2023. The 18-wheeler was unoccupied at the time of the impact. It is unclear if the truck became stuck or experienced mechanical failures. Collisions between 18-wheelers...
Subway Collision Injures 24, Causes Widespread Disruption
In a startling incident on Thursday, January 4, 2024, two northbound No. 1 subway trains collided near West 96th Street in Manhattan, New York, injuring 24 people and causing significant service disruptions on the 1, 2, and 3 lines. According to Metropolitan...
Train Derailment Injures Conductor in Aledo, Texas
In Aledo, Texas, a train derailment occurred on December 17, 2023, after a Union Pacific train collided with an 18-wheeler. The incident unfolded just before 10 a.m. near Annetta, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The situation began when an...
EPA Initiates Review of Vinyl Chloride Risks Following Ohio Train Derailment
In the aftermath of a significant train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a formal review of vinyl chloride, a cancer-causing chemical released during the accident. This move by the Biden...
Crash between Train and Semi-truck in Midland, Texas
There was a train accident in Midland, Texas on December 8, 2023. Reports indicate a train struck an 18-wheeler that was stopped on the tracks near the intersection of Highway 80 and S County Road 1313. The crash remains under investigation at this time. Tragically,...
Crash between Train and Big Rig in Hutto, Texas
There was a train accident in Hutto, Texas on November 20, 2023. Reports indicate a train struck the trailer of an 18-wheeler loaded with dirt. The 18-wheeler was stopped on tracks located near Highway 79. The cause of the crash remains under investigation....
Freight Train Collides with Fed-Ex Semi-Truck in Chicago, Illinois
There was a train accident in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 2023. Reports indicate there was a deadly accident at the Norfolk and Southern rail yard. A Fed-Ex 18-wheeler was stopped on tracks at the yard, when it was hit by a freight train. The freight train...
Train Crash in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
There was a train accident in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 5, 2023. Reports indicate a CSX train collided with a vehicle at the S. 18th Street crossing. The train pushed the vehicle down the tracks before coming to a stop. The driver was taken to a local...