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Impact & Regulations

Policymakers Urge Action on Rail Safety Bill

September 26, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

A group of senators is renewing calls for a floor vote on legislation meant to improve safety across freight rail networks. Several months after the chamber’s Commerce Committee advanced the comprehensive bipartisan bill, panel Chairwoman Chairwoman Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) is […]


Infrastructure

$1.4 Billion Committed to Rail Safety, Supply Chain Boost

September 25, 2023

Via: Transport Topics

The Biden administration announced Sept. 25 that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity, with much of the money coming from the 2021 infrastructure law. “These projects will make American rail […]


Impact & Regulations

FRA to issue final rule affecting railroad contract workers

February 27, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

The Biden administration recently announced a slew of actions it plans to take aimed at improving rail safety in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. But depending on an upcoming decision from the Federal […]


Impact & Regulations

House Transportation Leaders Press Freight Rail Safety

June 15, 2022

Via: Transport Topics

The top Democrats on the House transportation panel highlighted workplace safety concerns across freight rail operations shortly after the Biden administration awarded the industry grants to alleviate supply chain woes. Democratic Reps. Peter DeFazio of Oregon and Donald Payne of […]


Travel & Public Transit

NJ Transit continues to implement rail safety upgrades

September 25, 2017

Via: Metro Magazine

NJ TRANSIT implemented a variety of rail safety upgrades over the past year and is looking at additional enhancements for the future, as part of its commitment to safety. Rail Operations is currently in the process of replacing all stub […]