Millions of Americans face risk of a toxic ‘bomb train’
A new report estimates trains carrying toxic chemicals run past millions of people, including in major population hubs
Norfolk Southern, BLET, and SMART-TD partner with FRA to launch groundbreaking C3RS pilot program
Norfolk Southern, BLET, and SMART-TD partner with FRA to launch groundbreaking C3RS pilot program Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), and the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail...STB Adopts Emergency Service Rules Revision
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is amending its emergency service regulations to provide “immediate relief” for shippers in certain situations. On Jan. 24, it reported adopting a final rule clarifying that it “may act on its own initiative to direct emergency rail service” and establishing “an accelerated process for acute service emergencies.” The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), American Chemistry Council and American Fuel and Petrochemicals Manufacturers (AFPM) weigh in.
Federal Railroad Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatuses in Trains Carrying Hazmat
Federal Railroad Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatuses in Trains Carrying Hazmat Thursday, January 25, 2024 After Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Rule strengthens worker safety by requiring railroads to...Buttigieg Calls on Congress to Pass Rail Safety Bill
Transportation Secretary Urges Country’s Mayors to Press Issue
Iowa lawmakers advance rail safety bill, despite reservations
Bill would require railroads to deploy defect detectors along branch lines