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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s statement for 60 Minutes’ “Ghost Train” report

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Prior to 60 Minutes’ April 5, 2026 broadcast, which featured correspondent Jon Wertheim’s report on high-speed rail development in America, we reached out to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy provided a statement to 60 Minutes, printed here. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: “This Administration is working to usher in a Golden Age … Read more

Suspect appears to push man into oncoming train path

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Suspect appears to push man into oncoming train path 00:21 UP NEXT Artemis II launch captured by passenger on flight 00:21 Trump’s Strait of Hormuz remarks could concern Middle East 01:33 Trump threatens to bring Iran ‘back to … Read more

Train derailment prompts evacuations in northern Minnesota

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A train derailment involving over 40 railcars in Roseau County, Minnesota, on Saturday morning has prompted evacuations, according to the sheriff’s office. The derailment of the Canadian National Railway train happened north of Warroad around 4:50 a.m. The sheriff’s office said 42 cars derailed, including two that are classified as “dangerous goods,” a designation that … Read more

5 killed after a train and a van collide in a train crossing in rural Mississippi

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WIGGINS, Miss. — Five people were killed when a train and van collided in rural Mississippi, authorities said Friday. All five killed were in the van, Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry said. The lone surviving van passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was flown to a hospital, Flurry said. No one aboard the train was reported injured. … Read more