LiesInRuins t1_jb2cfkv wrote
How are all these train derailments happening now? Is anyone looking into sabotage? There’s been about 5 in just the last few weeks.
kmoonster t1_jb2rrp9 wrote
Derailment is fairly common, but usually not major ones like this. There are several a week nationwide but most are just one or two wheel sets skipping and having to be set back on the track with a special crane truck. Not sure where this one falls on the scale.
LiesInRuins t1_jb2uu8h wrote
This is the first time where I’ve seen multiple calamitous train derailments in my lifetime in the span of a few weeks.
kmoonster t1_jb917md wrote
If we don't count minor ones and vehicle/object on the tracks, yeah. I want it to be just the news being extra jumpy, but I'm not convinced.
Twelveangryvalves t1_jb3379b wrote
This train was 220 cars. Up until recently, NS was only running 125ish or less on average. The physics of running these long trains will punish you if your track and equipment are shit.
Crooked_Cock t1_jb3jecl wrote
It’s possible that as a result of the east Palestine disaster they’re being reported on more frequently
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