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FRA warns Norfolk Southern on conductor training

FRA warns Norfolk Southern on conductor training WASHINGTON — The Federal Railroad Administration is demanding immediate changes to Norfolk Southern’s conductor trainee program, citing “grave deficiencies” that have been marked by incidents resulting in “amputations...

Illinois commission OKs five crossing safety projects

Illinois commission OKs five crossing safety projects The Illinois Commerce Commission last week approved five grade crossing safety improvement projects in five counties. The projects call for: CSX to replace existing warning devices with new automatic warning...

NMB installs Hamilton as chair

NMB installs Hamilton as chair The National Mediation Board (NMB) installed Deirdre Hamilton as chair on July 1. Her one-year term will expire on June 30, 2024. Gerald Fauth III and Linda Puchala will continue to serve as NMB members. Puchala most recently chaired the...

Senate bill addresses ‘unreliable’ freight-rail service

Senate bill addresses ‘unreliable’ freight-rail service U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) have introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act to address “unreliable service and high costs of rail shipping” for U.S....