Classics

The real story behind ‘Goodfellas’

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On this episode of Tracks Through Time as part of FreightWaves Classics, Deputy Editor Brielle Jaekel brings on Grace Sharkey from Point of Sale to discuss the incredible story of the Lufthansa heist of 1978. While part of the famous gangster film “Goodfellas” was based on the crime, the true story is even harder to believe.

Find out how the heist went down and what happened in the...

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The worst rail disasters in freight history

The ongoing crisis in Ohio from the Norfolk Southern train derailment reminds the industry of the critical importance of safety. However, as devastating as this accident is to the area, its environment and its wildlife, damage from some earlier derailments has been immeasurably worse. While technology and regulations have dramatically improved safety and saved lives, there is still a long way to go.

Here are some of the most impactful freight train derailments in world history.

Lac-Mégantic,...

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Mysterious fog caused one of Tennessee’s deadliest crash 32 years ago

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On Dec. 11, 1990, an unusual weather event caused one the deadliest crashes in Tennessee history...

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