99.9%
Of all hazmat moved by rail reaches its destination without a release caused by a train accident.
We transport chemicals because the nation needs chemicals. Chemicals, including some that are classified as hazardous materials, are essential for growing food, protecting the safety of our water and food supply, making life-saving medicines and equipment, producing energy, and supporting virtually every aspect of our lives.
Railroads generally have a strong safety record for transporting chemicals and can move the same amount of materials using fewer shipments than other modes such as truck.
