States clamp down on freight trains fearing derailments and federal gridlock

States clamp down on freight trains fearing derailments and federal gridlock

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Spurred on by train derailments, some states with busy criss-crossing freight railroads are pursuing their own safety remedies rather than wait for federal action amid industry opposition and questions about whether they even have authority to make the changes. The activity comes after a train carrying toxic…Read More

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