Freight Trains Keep Derailing. Why?

A string of train derailments have captured the attention of lawmakers in Washington. Corporations within the freight industry have redesigned their businesses to maximize efficiency. But a panel of experts gathered by CNBC argue that some of the strategic changes may compromise public safety. Some of these strategic corporate decisions may have been involved in a now infamous February 2023 crash on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, according to regulatory complaints. Correction on April 24, 2023 at timecode 7:32: This video has been updated to correct details about the industry’s safety sensors. Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 01:16 — Derailments 02:36 — Corporate decisions 07:03 — East Palestine 10:45 — Regulations Produced by: Carlos Waters Edited by: Dain Evans Animation: Jason Reginato Supervising Producer: Lindsey Jacobson Additional footage: Getty Images, MSNBC, National Transportation Safety Board, NBC News, U.S. Senate Additional Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Justice, Federal Railroad Administration, National Railway Labor Conference » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC News on Twitter: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC #CNBC Why U.S. Trains Keep Derailing