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Derailed: A Star Tribune Investigation

A CASE GOES AWRY

Judge likens Anoka case to Grisham novels. BNSF: ‘Best practices weren't followed.’ Updated Apr. 8, 2011

A LIFE LOST IN THE FOG

Two judges rule BNSF mishandled evidence in fatal two-train crash. Railroad says it won the case after judge dropped... Updated Apr. 8, 2011

COLLISION IN THE COURTS

From Minnesota to California, BNSF Corp. has drawn judicial penalties for misconduct. Updated Apr. 8, 2011

From Minnesota to California, BNSF Corp. has drawn judicial penalties for misconduct.

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Fatal rail accidents are declining in U.S. and Minnesota
Article By: Raymond Grumney Publish / Update December 5, 2010 5:58 AM
In the past 10 years, BNSF and other major freight haulers have won praise for improving their safety record.

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Judicial action against BNSF in seven states

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Fatal rail accidents are declining in U.S. and Minnesota

Unlike employees in other industries, railroad workers do not automatically qualify for benefits under worker's compensation systems if they are injured while on the job.

HIGH-STAKES DUEL
Article By: TONY KENNEDY and PAUL McENROE , Star Tribune staff writers Publish December 8, 2010 2:00 AM / Update March 7, 2011 2:44 PM
Claims of unfair tactics intensify disputes between BNSF and injured workers.

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Local police are invited to ride along on BNSF trains as they pass through their communities. Elk River police Capt. Brad Rolfe, left, rode behind conductor Paul Keller.

SPENDING BIG ON SAFETY
Article By: TONY KENNEDY and PAUL McENROE , Star Tribune staff writers Publish December 5, 2010 2:00 AM / Update December 5, 2010 5:56 AM
BNSF's accident rate dropped 28 percent in the past decade, and collision-related fatalities dropped 42 percent.

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Roger Biever, a former BNSF technician, and his daily journal from Dec. 3, 1997, where he noted "Mess install" on train 2927, referring to a radio foot pedal that he installed.

RAIL WORKER COMES FORWARD
Article By: PAUL McENROE and TONY KENNEDY , Star Tribune staff writers Publish December 8, 2010 2:00 AM / Update December 8, 2010 9:12 AM
BNSF denied knowing who installed an allegedly hazardous part until the worker volunteered to testify.

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