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Ohio lawmakers OK rail safety rules after train derailment

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rail safety measures proposed after the February train derailment and toxic chemical burn in East Palestine are closer to becoming law in Ohio, as part of a nearly $13.5 billion transportation budget that cleared the Legislature on Wednesday. A...

Metra plans 49 safety ‘blitzes’ in 2023

Metra will conduct 49 “safety blitzes” in collaboration with Operation Lifesaver at  train stations in six Chicago-area counties this year to raise public awareness about safe practices around train tracks. During a safety blitz, Metra employees during...

Illinois panel OKs 5-year crossing improvement plan

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved the state’s five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. The program will provide more than $476 million through the Grade Crossing Protection Fund and Rebuild Illinois...