Does extreme heat cause train derailments? A Virginia railroad expert weighs in.

After a freight train derailed in Richmond earlier this month, questions have emerged about what caused the crash and whether the extreme heat played a role. Excluding the July train accident in Richmond, Virginia has recorded four derailments, all at speeds under 9 mph, since January, Federal Railroad Administration data shows. The incidents reflect the […]

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