1987 Maryland train collision, Train wreck in the United States of America
The 1987 Maryland train collision was a significant railroad crash involving Amtrak and Conrail trains.
On January 4, 1987, the catastrophic event resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.
The incident underscored the importance of railroad safety regulations.
It led to changes in operating procedures to prevent future collisions.
The disaster remains one of the deadliest in the history of American railroading.
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