This isn't a good thread to discuss train brake regulations since it is about bank regulations. That said, I don't believe train brakes would have had much effe

This isn't a good thread to discuss train brake regulations since it is about bank regulations. That said, I don't believe train brakes would have had much effect on a ~50 car derailment. This is based on NTSB estimates[1]. [1]: https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/2017_casselton_BMG_6_Casselton-Brake_Study.pdf https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/2017_casselton_BM...