RAILROAD ACCIDENTS

Here are some interesting facts concerning railroad accidents:

• Approximately every 2 weeks in the United States, a train carrying hazardous material goes off the tracks.
• For the most part, railroad companies still rely on technology that was developed more than 70 years ago.
• More than 50% of all railroad accidents occur at unprotected crossings.
• According to the Federal Railroad Administration, more than 80% of all railroad crossings have inadequate warning devices.
• Although statistics shows that "vehicle v. train collisions" have decreased in the last few years, "pedestrian v. train collisions" have increased.
• Every 90 minutes there is a train collision or derailment.

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