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Death rode the rails
Book • 2005
Mark Aldrich's 'Death Rode the Rails' explores the evolution of railroad safety in the United States by examining significant accidents and the interplay of market forces, technology, and public pressures.
The book provides a detailed account of how safety measures developed over time, influenced by economic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
It is a valuable resource for scholars of transportation history, safety, and business.
The book provides a detailed account of how safety measures developed over time, influenced by economic factors, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
It is a valuable resource for scholars of transportation history, safety, and business.
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Mentioned in the podcast as a book detailing dismemberments, derailments, bridge collapses, and run-over pedestrians caused by trains in the early 20th century.
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The Sunday Read: ‘The Great Freight-Train Heists of the 21st Century’
Mentioned by Aaron W. Marrs as a resource for listeners interested in learning more about railroad accidents.
Episode 355: Steam Powered
