NTSB releases preliminary report on Dallas light rail fire

NTSB releases preliminary report on Dallas light rail fire

By | August 26, 2025

Catenary wire came in contact with train, causing arcing that started fire, report says

Image of smoke coming from light rail tunnel with stopped train in foreground

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