Railway disaster

Train Derails near Ulm in southern Germany, killing several passengers and injuring others as authorities investigate if severe weather contributed to the tragic accident.

The NTSB is investigating a train derailment near Browns, Illinois, after 24 rail cars left the tracks, spilling molten sulfur and prompting widespread safety measures on July 18.

Train derailment in Melbourne forced authorities to suspend Hurstbridge and Mernda line services until next Monday as crews work on repairs and safety checks after significant rail damage.

Melbourne commuters face severe delays as a major train derailment continues to disrupt the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines, with full restoration not expected until early next week.

An Amtrak train collided with a semi-trailer in Gilpin County on Monday, injuring the truck driver and causing significant road closures west of Denver during late morning travel.

The NTSB has urged changes to the definition of high-hazard trains after investigating a BNSF derailment in New Mexico that caused a hazardous materials release and a mass evacuation.

NTSB Report Highlights Union Pacific Conductor Fatality in Nacogdoches The Union Pacific conductor fatality in Nacogdoches has drawn national attention after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report.

A CN freight train derailed near Glendora, Mississippi, on July 5, 2025, releasing toxic chemicals and forcing the evacuation of around 200 residents, according to Railway Supply.

A Metra train crash LaGrange severely disrupted Friday’s commute after a freight train collided with a semitruck near LaGrange Road, causing significant delays on the BNSF line in both directions.

Grizzly bears have died in Banff National Park after separate train accidents, which conservationists say is a serious threat to the future of the region’s grizzly bears.

The NTSB launched a public investigation into the July 2024 derailment of a CPKC train in North Dakota that released hazardous chemicals and caused $3.

An Alaska Railroad freight train derailed near the Curry loop track, 22 miles north of Talkeetna, puncturing a diesel tank but causing no injuries.