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Freight News
Washington state OKs grants for grade crossing upgrades
NTSB retires 'Most Wanted' safety list
OLI reports impact of Rail Safety Week 2023
Canada unveils train-brake inspection, safety rules
FRA proposes changes to freight car safety standards
NTSB to FRA: Require backup cameras on RMMs
Ohio approves crossing upgrades on B&LE, IORY rail lines
RAC honors Canada's rail safety, environmental leaders
FRA safety advisory addresses weather events
FTA solicits input on proposed updates to state safety oversight regs
Ohio rail panel OKs funds for upgrades to Napolean Defiance & Western, Kanawha River railroads
NTSB calls on rail industry to update PTC technology
Volpe study finds safety culture improvements at short lines
R. J. Corman hosts SLSI hazmat training
Norfolk Southern launches AI train-inspection technology
Texas North Western Railway wins $7.3 million CRISI grant
NTSB: Driver's failure to stop at grade crossing led to train conductor's death
Illinois, Ohio approve grade crossing safety projects
P&L Railway to host SLSI's first-responder hazmat training
South Dakota rail board OKs grant funds for freight-rail infrastructure
Norfolk Southern, BRS union agree to collaborate on safety
Birmingham wins CRISI grant to fix grade crossing safety on NS lines
AAR honors RAC's Ash, shippers for hazmat safety
NTSB opens public docket for 2022 fatal PATCO accident
NTSB investigating BNSF coal-train derailment in Colorado
BLET asks FRA to set maximum train length for Class Is
Canada's TSB cites broken rail in 2019 derailment of CP crude oil train
Kansas becomes 10th state to mandate 2-person train crews
Florida Gulf & Atlantic receives CRISI grant
FRA issues final rule requiring locomotive video recorders on passenger trains
Nineteen state legislatures take on rail-safety bills
Ohio panel approves crossing upgrades in two counties
OLI issues 2022, 50th anniversary report
NTSB issues preliminary report of fatal accident in CSX rail yard
Illinois panel OKs grade crossing projects near Peoria
Capitol Corridor to use CRISI grant for third-track project
Operation Lifesaver Canada presents 2022 Roger Cyr Awards
Lawmakers introduce rail worker safety bill
Operation Lifesaver kicks off Rail Safety Week 2023
FTA to MBTA: Act now to protect right-of-way workers
NTSB investigating fatal accident involving CSX carman
FRA issues advisory on flat switching, 'kicking' operations
Consultant issues initial report on safety at Norfolk Southern
NTSB releases public docket for fatal UP train accident
Operation Lifesaver aims new safety message at MOW workers
FRA advisory: High-impact wheels damage rails, track structures
UP CEO Vena responds to FRA concerns over rolling stock safety
Rep. Deluzio calls on Congress to pick up the pace on rail safety bills
FRA raises safety concerns about UP's rolling stock
Ohio commission approves upgrades at four crossings
NS invests in DrayNow, launches two community grant programs
PHMSA to suspend LNG-by-rail rule for further study
NTSB issues preliminary report of CSX conductor trainee fatality
Ohio panel OKs grade crossing upgrades in Auglaize County
Canada's TSB warns of safety risks from locomotive, trackside fires
FRA issues safety warning on close-clearance shoving movements
PHMSA extends comment period for proposed rule on train consist information
FRA completes safety assessment of Norfolk Southern
NS agrees to settlement in worker health, safety investigations at East Palestine
NCDOT launches rail safety training program
NTSB investigating CSX employee fatality in Maryland
TNW marks new interchange between Texas short line, UP
NTSB issues preliminary report on NS coal train derailment
CSX names 2022 Chemical Safety Excellence winners
FRA wants Class Is to regularly report train-length information
Conductor trainee fatality prompts FRA safety bulletin
Ten years ago today: The tragic train accident in Lac-Megantic
Illinois commission approves more crossing safety improvements
Transport Canada provides funding for coastline rail project in Quebec
Illinois commission OKs five crossing safety projects
NTSB hearing scrutinizes decisions made, details in East Palestine train derailment
PHMSA proposes rail hazmat safety rule; Amtrak signs safety pledge
Illinois panel OKs funding for two grade crossing projects
Legislation would increase NTSB funding for rail investigators
FRA updates safety advisory on hot bearing detectors
Georgia Gov. Kemp attends NS Railway safety training event
Nevada governor vetoes train-length bill
Report: FRA to assess safety at all major railroads
National League of Cities map tracks train derailments
FRA awards $570 million in rail crossing elimination grants
NTSB focuses on hot-bearing detectors in May 10 NS train derailment
Short Line Safety Institute hires Risdon to manage program support
NS taps ANS to evaluate safety; NTSB sets June hearing in East Palestine
NS CEO Shaw, rail unions agree to work together on safety improvements
NS conducts training event for first responders in Alabama
Illinois, Ohio panels OK funds for grade crossing safety projects
NCDOT awards funds to upgrade short-line rail infrastructure
Short line advocates to visit Congress today
Senate Commerce Committee approves rail safety bill
Ohio panel OKs two crossing safety projects
Norfolk Southern to reimburse East Palestine homeowners
Kansas Gov. Kelly calls for two-person train crew rule
Ohio's Sen. Brown calls on NS to fix Cleveland rail bridge
FRA advises railroads to address train-length safety concerns
OLI awards crossing safety education grants in 12 states
Rail unions launch campaign to halt stock buybacks
Operation Lifesaver awards grant to NY chapter; Canada OL develops crossing alert
NTSB drops National Steel Car as party to NS derailment investigation
Schumer calls for passage of Rail Safety Act
R. J. Corman's Broyles named ASLRRA vice chair
PUCO approves funds to upgrade over 100 crossings
Ohio's new transportation budget includes train crew-size mandate
FRA calls for reevaluation of train makeup
NTSB's Homendy commends FRA for rule requiring breathing equipment on hazmat trains
Operation Lifesaver groups win rail-safety grants
UPDATED: BNSF train derails, catches fire in Minnesota
Illinois panel OKs 5-year crossing improvement plan
PHMSA urges tank car owners to upgrade fleets to DOT-117s
Shaw updates Senate panel on NS derailment response
National League of Cities calls on Congress to act on rail safety
NTSB examines pressure relief devices on derailed tank cars
PHMSA: Grant funding available for hazmat safety
U.S. House members introduce RAIL Act
Conductor fatality prompts FRA safety bulletin
STB addresses hazmat safety concerns over CP-KCS merger approval
Biden's budget calls for more rail-safety funding; US mayors endorse Railway Safety Act
NS will 'do what's right' in derailment cleanup, Shaw tells Senate panel
NS discovers loose wheel on certain rail cars; AAR issues safety advisory
NS: Shaw to testify before Senate panel, first-responder training center in works
Class Is agree to join FRA's close-call system; CSX highlights record safety performance
NTSB, FRA intensify safety reviews of Norfolk Southern operations
NTSB investigating second NS derailment in Ohio; NS conductor killed in Cleveland
AAR: Rail safety data shows progress, areas to improve
Biden urges Congress to pass Rail Safety Act
Norfolk Southern rolls out new safety plan
Derailment update: NTSB examines tank car parts; CSX, NS join FRA close-call reporting system
NS derailment prompts lawmakers to craft rail safety bill, FRA to create hazmat initiative
FRA advises railroads to examine wayside detectors
NTSB's Homendy: Train derailment was preventable
In memoriam: Longtime short-line industry contributor David Buccolo
BREAKING NEWS: NTSB issues preliminary report on train derailment
NS enhances Ohio cleanup plan, agrees to paid sick leave for BMWED members
Buttigieg calls on railroads to improve safety now; NS updates latest actions in Ohio
Derailment update: NS' Shaw addresses East Palestine residents; NTSB's Homendy responds to critics
Illinois commission approves grade crossing projects in two counties
NTSB: Overheated wheel bearing may have caused derailment; NS sets up $1 million fund
TSB: Crossing incident raises concerns about Ontario railway safety oversight
NS removes rail cars from Ohio derailment site
Illinois commission OKs grade crossing projects in Randolph, Logan counties
NS begins clearing derailment site
NS completes controlled release of fumes at derailment site
Ohio officials issue urgent order following hazmat train derailment
INRD promotes Milton to safety, training director
Missouri Gov. Parson proposes funds for grade crossing safety
MxV Rail reopens in-person training at SERTC
Georgia DOT wraps up first CRISI-funded project
Ohio commission approves grade crossing projects
CSX marks safety milestone at Memphis intermodal terminal
FRA issues safety advisory for unintended train brake releases
Transit News
NTSB focuses on worker protections in fatal NYCT accident investigation
Twin Cities' Metro Transit to implement new code of conduct
NTSB issues prelim report on Chicago Yellow Line train crash; CTA enacts new safety measures
WMATA adds auto doors to Red Line trains
NTSB: Design issue behind CTA train collision
NTSB to investigate CTA train crash
NTSB focuses on maintenance, inspection procedures in BNSF coal train derailment
House bill would slash Amtrak funding by 64%
FTA mulls new rule to address transit worker fatigue
FTA proposes changes to rail-safety training regs
Panel calls on WMATA to address safety of Metrorail roadway-maintenance program
NTSB adds staff to accelerate investigations, keep up with tech
Amtrak awarded nearly $200 million in CRISI grants
NTSB reports probable cause of 2021 CSX, SEPTA collision
MBTA releases track maintenance audit and safety review
Operation Lifesaver unveils transit safety pledges
NTSB issues preliminary report on SEPTA trolley derailment
SEPTA accidents prompt mandated safety training for all employees
MBTA: Operations control center policies meet FTA requirements
FTA awards transit worker safety research grant to USF
NTSB: Grade crossing design contributed to fatal Amtrak-truck collision
NTSB faults track conditions in fatal 2021 Amtrak derailment
ASLRRA announces Jake Safety Award winners
Missouri to invest in grade crossing safety following fatal Amtrak derailment
NTSB: Short circuit probable cause of MBTA passenger death
APTA honors nine transit-rail agencies for safety, security, emergency management practices
TTC: Security improvements are working, data shows
LA Metro awarded $38 million grant for grade separation project
MBTA submits revised safety plan to FTA
VIA Rail reports ridership, safety achievements in 2022
FTA to MBTA: Act now to protect ROW workers
WMATA advances to final phase of 7000-series return-to-service plan
Metra plans 49 safety 'blitzes' in 2023
TriMet to participate in transit drug use study
L.A. Metro to study creating a police force, other safety measures
NTSB investigating fatal Brightline accident at Florida grade crossing
Brightline completes CRISI-funded grade crossing projects
MBTA launches dashboard to monitor FTA safety orders
NTSB releases public docket for 2021 WMATA train derailment
NTSB opens public docket for 2021 Amtrak derailment in Montana
MARTA: Violent crime fell in 2022
WMATA to step up police patrols, seeks input on strategic plan
TTC increases subway safety personnel
MTA: Safety initiative reduced subway crime
EVs shouldn't compromise road safety, NTSB's Homendy says
WMATA appeals safety commission directives; granted stay
WMATA to develop plan to correct internal safety issues
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