Rock Hurling Is Old Nemesis Of Train Crews.

Authors :: PHILIPPS, DAVE
HARRIS, ELIZABETH A.
McGeehan, Patrick
Mouawad, Jad
Stack, Liam
Fitzsimmons, Emma G.
Stolberg, Sheryl Gay
Source :: New York Times. 5/17/2015, Vol. 164 Issue 56869, p1-14. 2p. 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The article discusses the prevalence of individuals throwing rocks at trains in the U.S., noting the possibility that a rock could have been thrown at an Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and killed and injured several people. Topics addressed include increased safety measures and concerns following the derailment, and the history of throwing rocks at trains.