Figure 1. Accident scene: CSX’s Walbridge Yard lead track in Walbridge, Ohio. (CSX Image Courtesy of NTSB)

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for September 2023 CSX Employee Fatality

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

FTA Issues New Rule to Protect Rail Transit Workers

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.

AAR Releases Inaugural Jobs Report

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.

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FRA NPRMs Target Automated Track Inspection, Defect Remediation and Waivers

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,

CIAC recently presented Responsible Care Awards to 12 companies, including GATX Corp. Pictured, left to right: Kara Edwards (CIAC), Tyler Yates (GATX), Jeff Nee (GATX), Alicia Pope (Inter Pipeline), Alicia Chapman (Inter Pipeline), Mike Bélanger, Emily Fattore (ERCO Worldwide), Ron Koniuch (CCC Sulphur Products), Dr. Ronda Gras (Dow Canada), Diego Ordonez (Dow Canada), James Brown (Dow Canada), and Bob Masterson. (Caption and Photograph Courtesy of CIAC)

GATX Earns CIAC Responsible Care® Award

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

People News: Trinity Metro, NRLC

Trinity Metro names Annette Landeros Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Also, the National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC) appoints Jeffrey F. Rodgers as Chairman.

Transit Briefs: LA Metro, Denver RTD

LA Metro launches Transit Watch 3.0. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) lifts speed restrictions between Englewood and Oxford-City of Sheridan stations.

“In recent months, our Northern Region has significantly improved safety and operational performance across teams, from Massachusetts to Illinois,” NS reports. (NS Photograph)

NS: Boosting Safety, Honoring Predecessors, Supporting Community

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

Up to $12.17 million of FRA funding will be invested at Napolean, Defiance & Western, Railway Age's 2023 Short Line of the Year, to replace deteriorating and broken rail and ties and expand capacity along the eastern half of the railroad. A 2020 CRISI award of $4.1 million covered the replacement of 29,000 ties and 13 miles of rail (pictured). (Patriot Rail Image)

FRA Awards $2.4B for Rail Improvement Projects

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 Opens Bargaining With VIA Rail

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.

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