The sharp 30 mph curve where an Amtrak train derailed in Washington this week was not supposed to be there at all, according to a new report. An $11 billion Washington State government plan to ...

The cause of recent derailments was the deterioration ... junior staff at railway stations had caused the derailments. "There is a huge dearth of manpower in the railway track maintenance section.

Metro says a track inspection on Wednesday revealed rail defects at the curve, and on Saturday crews plan to remove two 40-foot sections of guardrail and then begin replacing 35 stud bolts.

SIGNALLING systems are now being installed at the Todmorden Curve as the project to bring the railway track back into use nears completion. The £8.8million scheme to breathe new life into that ...