The Malbone Street Wreck

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The Malbone Street Wreck, occurring on November 1, 1918, marks the deadliest mass-transit disaster in U.S. history, claiming nearly a hundred lives when a train derailed in Brooklyn. Brian Cudahy's detailed account investigates the circumstances leading to the tragedy, the chaotic train journey, and the subsequent blame and liability debates. He argues that the disaster was preventable and prompts readers, especially transit professionals, to consider the implications for modern transportation safety and the potential for future incidents.