Why does railway transportation have low accident rate?
The separation between each train and the coordination based on traffic control systems makes collisions between trains a highly unlikely event. In addition, the fact that trains operate on rails and that they have a number of warning and protection systems enabled significantly reduces the risk of accidents occurring.
Thus, railway freight transportation is an effective tool to reduce the risks of accidents, injuries and fatalities related to a wide array of operations. It also has a significant effect on reducing potential impact on communities, especially as it relates to the transportation of hazardous material.