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Lincoln Service schedule change as passenger trains reach 110 mph.

Lincoln Service schedule change as passenger trains reach 110 mph. Chicago-to-St. Louis project reducing travel times, improving safety and service CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced schedule changes for Amtrak’s...

FRA updates safety advisory on hot bearing detectors

FRA updates safety advisory on hot bearing detectors The Federal Railroad Administration late last week added a recommendation to its recent safety advisory that addresses railroads’ use and maintenance of hot bearing detectors (HBD). Since the FRA published...

Labor Bills signed by Governor JB Pritzker today…

Labor Bills signed by Governor JB Pritzker today… Bill Number: HB 2907 Description: Prevents striking workers from being sued for unintentional property damage as a result of a strike. Action: Signed Effective: January 1, 2024 Bill Number: HB 3396 Description:...