There are about 3 U.S. train derailments per day. They aren't usually major disasters
The U.S. saw more than one thousand train derailments last year, but industry leaders say traveling by rail remains one of the safest methods of transportation.
A Norfolk Southern train derailed Saturday night in Springfield, Ohio, with 28 cars going off the rails, the company said. No one was injured.
The incident came about a month after a calamitous accident in East Palestine, Ohio, where a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed near the small town.
Toxic chemicals leaked into the air and water, some of which were in danger of exploding, which promoted authorities to conduct a "controlled burn" and temporarily evacuate the area. The environmental recovery effort is still underway.
Residents and transportation watchers have
