43 Greatest TRAIN Wrecks and Crashes MOST Destruction (Idiots driving)

Historical Causes of Train Derailments and Wrecks Lack of Standardization: In the early days, the many miles of railroads were terrible to navigate. For example, railroad workers had no uniform standard for track gauges (the distance between the rails and wheels). In the end, different companies used different gauges, leading to compatibility issues and potential derailments at junctions where tracks of different widths met at the accident site where passengers could be trapped in the aftermath.
Mechanical Failures: Early locomotives and rolling stock were less reliable than their modern counterparts, and mechanical failures were relatively common. Bad brakes are a thing, making brake failures, axle issues, and boiler explosions all frequent causes of train accidents. Infrastructure, in particular, replacing older wood and iron bridges with newer construction, is one way to protect local residents and train passengers.
Human Error: Train operations heavily relied on human control and communication, which could lead to errors in signaling, miscommunication between train engineers and crew members, and mistakes by operators along roads and waterways. Modernly, engineers playing with their phones or chatting on Twitter are among the distracted piloting threats we face.
Limited Technology: The absence of advanced signaling systems, automated controls, and safety mechanisms made it more challenging to prevent accidents and for rescuers to respond quickly to potential hazards for treatment and evacuation.
Rapid Expansion: During periods of rapid expansion, safety considerations were sometimes compromised to meet the demand for new tracks and connections. This resulted in poorly constructed or maintained lines, many of which are still spilling loads today. All railways must ensure safety, no matter how slammed they are with urgent delivery deadlines and expanding markets.
Lack of Regulation: In the early days, there were minimal regulations and oversight regarding rail safety. This lack of leadership allowed some companies to prioritize profit over passenger, fireman, and worker safety. Wildlife has also been placed at risk, including pets and wild game. And it also involves chemical spills that invade forests, fish, and game. Imagine an unreported toxic spill into a small river near where you fish, etc. Pull a fish from there and eating one can lead to serious injury, mutations, or death.
The railroad industry’s utilitarian role is transporting people, products, and goods nationwide. Hence, our commercial rail system relies significantly on rail transport, particularly for the coal industry, our main electrical grid energy source.
In fact, data from the Association of American Railroads from 2021 shows Kentucky coal accounted for approximately 47% of the 22.6 million tons of products moved throughout that state’s rail system. Additionally, our coal industry relies heavily on rail transportation. Trains ensure we have energy in our homes, factories, and businesses.
The efficient rail transportation of coal energy and other commodities also benefits various industries and consumers throughout California and the world, for that matter. This interconnectivity helps reduce road congestion and carbon emissions, making rail delivery an environmentally friendly option (according to experts). These experienced engineers and others say rail is a great way to move large quantities of goods in tandem with a railroad bridge instead of waiting in traffic.
Hence, maintaining and improving rail infrastructure and safety remains highly essential to keeping people fed, clothed, and healthy. Because of this, adequate investment in railroads has remained a major necessity from our early United States history to this very day.
Over time, technological advancements and safety regulations significantly improved rail travel safety, including:
Implementing standardized track gauges
Developing airbrakes
Automatic signaling systems
Improved communication system
Better training for railway personnel.
Many experts think this contributed to reducing the number of accidents and fatalities. Noteworthy Train Accident Statistics
According to the reported data, there were a total of 837 train accidents in 2021. Among these accidents, 574 were classified as derailments. Derailments can be especially concerning to families. As you already know, train accidents can lead to serious injuries, fatalities, and property damage without warning. The modern rail travel industry in the United States benefits from decades of experience and continuous public and private efforts to enhance safety measures. However, even with modern travel improvements, tragic accidents remain a real threat and can happen by surprise. Hence, ongoing vigilance and government investment in rail infrastructure and safety protocols remain vital. Only by taking action can America ensure the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods across the country will remain intact.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

AIR PLANES ,, OR BOATS ????

[@ronaldmiller2740]

HI CHRIS MY SON MAX 8YR.S AND I LOVE YOUR CRASH VIDEOS THE FIRST WE SAW WAS THE LOW RIDERS ,,WOW!!!!! NOW WE SAW YOUR TRAINS .. WE BET YOU HAVE MORE UP YOUR SLEEVES FOR VIDEO, MAX SAYS YA!!! AT TIMES I SAY OH CRAPP GO GO!!! AND THATS NOT GOOD FOR MY SON TO HEAR BUT I FOR GET AND GET CRAZY TOO!!...THERS BAD WORDS TOO IN THE VIDEO ITS FUNNY...MY SON SAYS THESE TRUCKS NEED HELP OFF THE TRACKS ,,BANG!!!!! NO FIRES AFTER MAX SAYS.. THANK YOU!!!!

[@chrisoropeza]

Sure thing. I have more in the works. I can do planes and boats NO Problem. Thanks for watching! Coming soon before Christmas!