Death Rode the Rails: American Railroad Accidents and Safety

This excerpt from Death Rode the Rails examines the history of American railroad safety from 1828 to 1965. The author uses economic and historical analysis to explore the evolution of safety practices, including technological innovations, managerial choices, and regulatory responses. The text details the interplay between economic incentives, technological advancements (like air brakes and steel rails), and evolving safety regulations in reducing accidents and casualties. It also covers the roles of various organizations, including technical societies and labor unions, in shaping railroad safety. Finally, the study analyzes the social costs of railroad accidents and the effectiveness of different approaches to safety improvement. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Rode-Rails-Accidents-1828-1965/dp/0801894026?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=bdd3ee780a86c9f3938285fb32af0361&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/