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What’s behind train derailments in the US? | Fault Lines Documentary

On the evening of February 3, a freight train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in the United States town of East Palestine, Ohio. The railroad company set off a controlled explosion of the chemicals, raising questions about the effects on health and the environment. Thousands of local aquatic animals died, and residents worry about developing long-term health issues. East Palestine’s train derailment has raised questions about safety culture in the US railroad industry, with federal investigators stating that the toxic chemical spill and train derailment could have been prevented. During our investigation, Fault Lines spoke with workers at the main railroads, who described how their jobs have been affected by a […]

India rail disaster: PM Modi visits worst crash in decades

At least 288 people have died in India’s worst rail accident in more than two decades, officials said on Saturday. Two passenger train and a freight train were all involved in the accident in the east of the country, but details and the causes are still unclear. More than 12 million people commute on India’s rail network every day. Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez Hoda-Yan reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Odisha #India #railcrash #train

Ohio toxic train: Residents frustrated despite assurances

Frustrations still simmer in a small Ohio town in the United States, where a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed earlier this month. New health clinics are being set up for residents despite assurances by local officials that there is no health risk. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Ohio #toxictrain #US #UnitedStates

Aid arrives in Kherson: Train brings supplies after city retaken

In southern Ukraine, aid is being delivered to people in the city of Kherson, which Kyiv retook from Russia this month. Most people fled the city after the Russian invasion, and many are now looking to move back. Al Jazeera’s @Ume-Kulsoom Shariff reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Aid #Ukraine #Russia #Ukrainewar #Kherson

One dead as India protests against new short-term army jobs widen

At least one person has died in India as violent protests over a new military recruitment program spread across multiple states. Currently, young recruits are automatically offered a permanent role. But under the new policy, they will be let go from the military after four years without pension or benefits. Al Jazeera’s Pavni Mittal reports from New Delhi, India. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #India #Protests

Nigeria plans to spend tens of billions to modernise railway network

Nigeria is planning to spend tens of billions of US dollars to modernise its railway network. The overhaul could give remote parts of the country a huge economic boost. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Lagos. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Nigeria