vox:

Train travel is much safer than other forms of travel.

Train accidents are terrifying, and get lots of public attention when they occur. But the truth is that — just like plane travel — on a per-mile basis, riding on a train is much safer than in a car.

I’m taking Amtrak this summer for the first time, at least for longer than an hour. I did ride it a long time ago from Anaheim to San Clemente, before Metrolink existed.