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Re:Amtrak's 2035 map has people talking about the future of ... by dragonwriter on Sunday April 25, 2021 @03:01PM (#26935523)
> Collisions between cars and trains are not uncommon

https://www.bts.gov/content/train-fatalities-injuries-and-ac...

91 rail collisions (not just with cars, but of all types) for trains (not just passenger trains) in 2020 nationally.

That’s...pretty rare.

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Re:Amtrak's 2035 map has people talking about the future of ... by throwawayboise on Sunday April 25, 2021 @03:29PM (#26935782)
Agreed, I'm surprised. I guess because I experienced it, I assumed it was rather more common.
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