Rail Vehicle Replacement Program improves safety, accessibility, and reliability nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced approximately $197 million this year to replace…
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State Department Threatens Sanctions Over Kim-Putin Meeting
Kim Jong Un boards a train to Moscow. Moscow and Pyongyang have confirmed that a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
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House Oversight Committee Investigates DOT’s Response to Safety Failures
The committee requested internal communications surrounding railroad and flight safety issues. Members of the majority in the House Oversight Committee recently wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete…
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Norfolk Southern Reaches Agreement with OSHA
The company will improve working conditions at the East Palestine derailment site. Railroad company Norfolk Southern agreed to improve working conditions for those working to clean up the…
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DOT Secretary Appoints New Members to Human Trafficking Committee
Their work raises awareness of human trafficking in the transportation sector. The U.S. Department of Transportation is partnering with leaders in the transportation industry as well as state…
Read MoreOhio Governor Requests Emergency Declaration for Train Derailment
The request for FEMA assistance for East Palestine was made right before the deadline. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine requested that President Biden issue a major disaster declaration for…
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New Rule Proposed for Railroad Hazardous Material Transport
The transportation department would require railroads to update the status of hazardous materials in real-time. The Department of Transportation proposed a new rule to require additional oversight over…
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DOT Awards Grants Under Railroad Crossing Elimination Program
$570 million will go toward updating 400 railroad crossings in 32 states. The Department of Transportation announced the distribution of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program, awarding $570…
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Federal Railroad Administration Set to Assess Major Rail Lines
Senate majority leader succeeds in pursuit of railroad reviews. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will begin conducting safety assessments for all Class I railroads. The assessments will be…
Read MoreNTSB to Hold Hearing on Norfolk Southern Train Crash
The freight derailment is a centerpiece in a string of railway safety violations. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a two-day hearing to probe into the…
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