Sean Clark+FollowTrain derailment shakes Fort Worth neighborhoodA dozen train cars derailed right in southwest Fort Worth, sending up clouds of smoke and leaving neighbors stunned as they watched from their backyards. Some cars leaked carbon dioxide, prompting a brief shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. While officials say there’s no ongoing threat and thankfully no injuries, the incident has many locals questioning what’s really being transported through their community each day. With cleanup underway and parts of Vickery Boulevard still closed, it’s a stark reminder of how quickly daily routines can be disrupted. How do you feel about freight trains running so close to homes? #Transportation #FortWorth #TrainDerailment00Share
john05+FollowBig Railroads Snub Safety Program After Toxic SpillRemember that massive Ohio train derailment that spewed toxic gas everywhere? Turns out, the country’s biggest freight railroads STILL haven’t joined a federal safety program that could help prevent disasters like that. Smaller railroads and Amtrak are in—and they’ve seen fewer accidents—but the big guys say the program’s too much hassle. Meanwhile, trains keep derailing every day. Kinda wild that after all that, they’re still dragging their feet on safety, right? #Transportation #RailSafety #TrainDerailment00Share
Joe Gallagher+FollowTrain derailment shakes Ocala neighborhoodA freight train jumped the tracks right behind the Cypresside Townhouses in Ocala, scattering tons of rocks just steps from people’s homes. Residents woke up to the sight of three train cars tipped over and cargo everywhere, but thankfully, no one was hurt and no hazardous materials were involved. It’s a relief, but it also raises questions about rail safety so close to where families live. How would you feel if this happened in your backyard? Should there be more safeguards for trains passing through residential areas? #Transportation #Ocala #TrainDerailment00Share
Michael Smith+FollowMississippi’s Wild Train Week: 3 Derailments?!What is going on with Mississippi’s trains?! That’s three derailments in just two days—seriously. The latest happened near Sardis, with emergency crews rushing in, but thankfully no fire or injuries so far. Just yesterday, one train carrying cooking oil jumped the tracks in Petal, and another with benzene derailed (and caught fire!) near Glendora, forcing 200 people to evacuate. Authorities say there’s no danger right now, but wow, that’s a lot of chaos on the rails! #Transportation #MississippiNews #TrainDerailment00Share
