Their drivers often work 60 to 100 hours a week. They transport millions of tons of hazardous material. They are America's trains, and more and more often, they are running off the tracks. Climb aboard the nation's railroads to examine the growing problem of deadly train wrecks in Danger on the Rails. Incredible, real-life footage shows some of the worst accidents and their deadly consequences.
Survivors recall the terror and pain of their tragic encounters with trains.
And exclusive interviews with legislators, high-ranking government officials and railroad personnel reveal the many safety problems that the industry faces.