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Old 02-17-2023, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Haggar View Post
Since 1975 through 2022 the number of derailments averaged 1000 a year. In 2022 there were 1044.

Some because of infrastructure, some due to train defects. Spending money on railroad infrastructure hopefully will reduce this number.
Train tracks are privately owned and maintained. Not something that tax dollars should be spent on fixing.
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