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Compare and contrast as they say…

Republican T&I Committee Chair: “There are also some issues that need to be considered as this expensive technology is safely integrated into existing fleets. For example, we need to discuss if any rules and regulations at the federal level need to change to...

TEAMSTERS RELEASE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE POLICY FRAMEWORK

TEAMSTERS RELEASE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE POLICY FRAMEWORK Workers, Safety Must Be Prioritized in Autonomous Vehicle Legislation (WASHINGTON) – Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters released a guiding document for federal policymakers to address issues with...

UP CEO Vena responds to FRA concerns over rolling stock safety

UP CEO Vena responds to FRA concerns over rolling stock safety Union Pacific Railroad CEO Jim Vena yesterday responded to Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose’s concerns about the safety of UP’s rolling stock. Bose’s concerns stemmed from a...

Rep. Deluzio calls on Congress to pick up the pace on rail safety bills

With Congress returning to work this week, U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) is calling on leadership to act on rail safety legislation. In a Sept. 8 press release, Deluzio said that the proposed Railway Safety Act legislation, which he introduced earlier this year with...