American Dream

Houston's famous "wham-bam tram" has scored another ram, this one the 100th accident since light-rail service began in January 2004. That makes a total of 106 including accidents when the rail line was being tested before it was opened to the public.

There is a noticable improvement in rail safety. A year ago, the seven-mile rail line was scoring an accident every four days. During the first half of 2005 it was up to every six-and-one-half days. At this rate, they will be down to one accident every six months in less than 100 years!

For more information, go to the official Wham-Bam Tram Ram Counter.