Poor Track Conditions to Blame for Deadly 2021 Amtrak Derailment, Investigators Confirm

Investigators found that worn, damaged tracks caused the 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana that killed 3 people.
Inspectors had flagged the deteriorating track conditions prior to the crash, but no repairs were made.
Passengers were ejected through weak windows, worsened by lack of seatbelts on the train.
The rail company's safety culture and inspector workload were cited as contributing factors.
Recommendations include new safety standards for windows, seatbelts, and track monitoring systems.