The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Oct. 29 released the final report for its investigation of the Sept. 17, 2023, accident involving a CSX mechanical department employee who was struck and killed by a
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it is issuing a regulation to make transit workers safer, nationwide, by mandating standards to protect them while working on transit railways.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) on Oct. 29 released the “Rail Jobs Report: The Value and Opportunities in Railroading,” which provides a comprehensive review of the benefits and opportunities that come with freight rail careers.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 23 and 24 published two successive, related Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) the agency says will enhance railroad track safety by requiring railroads to include,
The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) earlier this month presented GATX Corporation and eight other organizations and individuals with Responsible Care Awards for 2023. The CIAC’s Responsible Care Program has been
Trinity Metro names Annette Landeros Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Also, the National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) appoints Jeffrey F. Rodgers as Chairman.
LA Metro launches Transit Watch 3.0. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) lifts speed restrictions between Englewood and Oxford-City of Sheridan stations.
Norfolk Southern (NS) reports that “collaboration, communication, and a renewed focus on efficiency” have helped drive safety and operational performance improvements across the Northern Region, from Massachusetts to Illinois. Also, the Class
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 29 reported that 122 freight and passenger rail improvement projects—including 81 at short lines—across 41 states will share more than $2.4 billion in grant funding
Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 representing more than 2,500 workers at VIA Rail have opened negotiations focusing on key issues affecting the workplace, the union announced Oct. 28.
