When a truck derails a train, who pays?

In case you missed it: two Norfolk Southern derailments in Alabama on 1 October began with road vehicles at crossings, and because nothing toxic leaked, almost nobody outside the state noticed. The grade crossing liability bill is another matter, because the federal insurance floor for the truck has not moved since 1985. At about 2:16 p.m. on Thursday 1 October, a northbound Norfolk Southern train Read full article →