NTSB Determines Probable Cause for NS Conductor Injury

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Aug. 27, 2024, Norfolk Southern (NS) conductor who was seriously injured while coupling coal railcars at the Class I’s Empty Yard in Lambert’s Point Yard, Norfolk, Va.

NTSB Issues Investigations Report on BNSF’s April 26 Hazmat Derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a hazardous materials investigation report for its investigation of the April 26, 2024, derailment and hazardous materials release from a BNSF mixed-freight train near Manuelito, N.M.

Figure 1. An aerial view of the accident site. (Caption and Image Courtesy of NTSB)

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for UP Train Collision, Conductor Fatality Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the July 6, 2024, accident involving a Union Pacific (UP) conductor fatally injured during a shoving operation in the Class I railroad’s Proviso Yard in Melrose Park, Ill.

(NTSB illustration courtesy of Lehigh County Emergency Management.)

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for NS Three-Train Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the March 2, 2024, collision and derailment of three Norfolk Southern (NS) trains near Easton, Pa. The accident, it

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What does POTUS 47 Intend for NMB, NTSB and STB?

News Item: The President issued an Executive Order Feb. 18 asserting direct control of independent (from the Executive Branch) federal agencies, including the National Mediation Board (NMB, which administers the Railway Labor

Figure 1: The derailment site. (BNSF Image, Courtesy of NTSB)

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for October 2023 BNSF Derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Oct. 15, 2023, accident involving a BNSF train that struck and partially collapsed a bridge that crosses over

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report for December 2024 UP Train Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Jan. 30 released a preliminary report for its ongoing investigation of the Dec. 18, 2024, Union Pacific (UP) train collision with a highway vehicle at a highway-railroad grade crossing Pecos, Texas.

Alvin Brown, Vice Chair, NTSB (NTSB Photograph)

Alvin Brown Appointed NTSB Vice Chair

Alvin Brown, a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member and former mayor of Jacksonville, Fla. (2011-15), has been designated by President Joe Biden to serve as NTSB Vice Chairman, the independent safety

“G&W is pleased to be at this year's Railway Age [and RT&S] Women in Rail Conference!” the company reported via social media during the event. “Our CEO, Michael Miller, was a featured speaker today on a panel for passenger and freight rail technology and innovation. #womeninrail #railinnovation #railtechnology” (Photograph Courtesy of G&W)

Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail 2024 Conference Roundup

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit rail industry.

Figure 1. Aerial view of the collision scene. (UP Image, Courtesy of NTSB)

NTSB Determines Probable Cause for April 2023 UP Train Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Nov. 21 released the final report for its investigation of the April 16, 2023, Union Pacific (UP) train collision with a parked UP train in Chico Yard

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