text: As we assess the derailment in Casselton and work to prevent future derailments, my top priority is safety. North Dakotans should not have any concern about feeling safe in their homes and communities. I called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and FRA to also make safety a priority and look at the quality of rail track around Casselton.  FRA issued new rules to promote the safety of railroad operations. Their effort to improve track safety shows the agency is listening, and it may lead to better track quality in North Dakota and throughout the country. 