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During the economic boom, America's rails are carrying more trains and heavier trains than ever before. Even so, there's evidence some railroads are cutting corners on track maintenance with disastrous results. Scott Pelley reports.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Pelley, Scott, 1957- (Reporter), Schneider, David (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001.
Subjects:
Railroad tracks > United States > Design and construction.
Railroad tracks > United States > Safety measures.
United States.
Iraq.
Internet videos.
Television news programs.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:During the economic boom, America's rails are carrying more trains and heavier trains than ever before. Even so, there's evidence some railroads are cutting corners on track maintenance with disastrous results. Scott Pelley reports.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 9, 2015).
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Physical Description:1 online resource (12 min.)
Playing Time:00:11:33