I've read that it's possible that better brakes could have resulted in fewer cars derailing. https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/21/east-palestine-train-chemicals

I've read that it's possible that better brakes could have resulted in fewer cars derailing. https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/21/east-palestine-train-chemicals/ https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/21/east-palestine-train-che... > The current, age-old technology of hydraulic brakes meant that in the Norfolk Southern train’s case, when one car derailed, the entire train contracted and expanded like an accordion, sending many more cars off the rails. I'm not positive it's accurate though, as the other articles I've read which mention cars accordioning mention that this is due to car placement (lighter loads between the engine and the heavier tanker loads). https://www.wfmj.com/story/48419813/lawsuit-alleges-poor-railcar-placement-on-derailed-east-palestine-train https://www.wfmj.com/story/48419813/lawsuit-alleges-poor-rai...