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In response to "A train carrying ethanol and corn syrup has derailed in Minnesota, sparking a large fire and prompting evacuations. -- (link)" by decline

Is this like a shark-attack thing? are the number of derailments the same, just with more coverage, or are there actually a shocking number

Posted by Andie Mar 30 '23, 06:19

of dangerous derailments lately?

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I have no math or anything at all to back it up, but I think it's likely due to how dangerous the derailments have been lately with toxic chemicals - sycor Mar 30, 06:33
A matter of focus: "In 2022, there were more than 1,000 train derailments in the U.S" -- nm - decline Mar 30, 06:22 3
- Most derailments aren’t really significant enough to be reported on anyway. -- nm - znufrii Mar 30, 06:27 1
  - right and overall very few involve loss of life or dangerous materials so it's just not newsworthy -- nm - decline Mar 30, 06:40
- The railroads run by private companies are a complete mess. They don't invest in upgrades or even regular maintenance as that takes away profits. -- nm - Krusty Mar 30, 06:25

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