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Will Congress pass any rail safety bills in 2024?

Will Congress pass any rail safety bills in 2024? The passage of any rail safety legislation in Congress next year is likely to be influenced by two things, industry observers told FreightWaves: the 2024 presidential election and the release of a report by the...

Railway Safety Act Still Awaits Consideration

EAST PALESTINE — With the new year here and the one-year anniversary of the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment just over a month away, legislation to avert a similar rail disaster has slowed. Introduced March 1, by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and J.D. Vance...

The Long-Awaited Rule Regarding Rail Recording Devices

The Long-Awaited Rule Regarding Rail Recording Devices The Federal Railroad Administration finalizes the push for safer and smarter journeys.   In October, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released a Final Rule requiring the installation of inward- and...

Dow Rips Norfolk Southern’s Bid To Share Derailment Cleanup.

Dow Rips Norfolk Southern’s Bid To Share Derailment Cleanup. Dow Chemical claimed Friday in Ohio federal court that Norfolk Southern is attempting to dump environmental cleanup costs on shipping customers that had rail cars carrying chemicals in the train that...

UAW Goes on Strike Against GM, Ford and Stellantis

UAW Goes on Strike Against GM, Ford and Stellantis The United Auto Workers union hit the picket lines shortly after midnight, striking all three Detroit car companies at once for the first time. The work stoppages targeted factories in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri. UAW...