Editorial: Don't Miss the Full Rail Safety Picture
Following the derailment that killed four commuters in New York City on Dec. 1, there are good reasons for reviewing the delays to the deployment of positive train control to our national rail system. There are also good reasons to refuse any rail operator further time extensions in implementing these safety upgrades. And then let's start discussing other safety weak points of the
rail system, such as grade crossings. They are an important part of the safety picture, too.