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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...