Sitting ducks

11/20/2025

Killer Train

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Why are some railroad crossings more dangerous than others, according to federal data? Drivers who survived collisions with Brightline trains argue the infrastructure around the tracks put them in harm's way.

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More episodes from "Killer Train"

Over / under

Sitting ducks

The high price of quiet trains

'You never think that you'll die in that way'

Bonus Episode: Cracking open Brightline’s books

Should tax dollars pay for a private train?

Emergency

Introducing Killer Train