Dead Workers, Severed Limbs Missing from Railroad Safety Data: Thanks to government loopholes, rail companies haven’t been scrutinized by the Federal Railroad ...
propublica.org/article/railroad-safety-data-missing-dead-workers-severed-limbs
Salt Lake City may become a hub for rail routes to Los Angeles, Seattle: Utah missed out on funding to study rail lines to Boise and Las Vegas ...
sltrib.com/news/2024/03/18/salt-lake-city-may-become-hub-rail/
A new Amtrak route may go straight through Des Moines: Would you take an Amtrak from Iowa to Texas? A federal study is exploring a possible route.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/02/22/new-amtrak-route-could-pass-through-des-moines/72668770007/
Amtrak pledges to double riders by 2040 with expansion plans: Amtrak will aim to double its ridership by 2040 through extensive investments in expanded service ...
thehill.com/policy/transportation/4442117-amtrak-pledges-to-double-riders-by-2040-with-expansion-plans/
Could Tampa miss out on a new Amtrak service? : A proposal for a Chicago-Florida route skips Tampa, despite the Tampa Bay region’s Midwestern ties.
tampabay.com/news/tampa/2024/03/05/amtrak-passenger-rail-train-chicago-miami-skip-tampa-route-infrastructure-proposal/
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Federal board decides to hold hearing into Amtrak Gulf Coast service. Mobile will not show.
al.com/news/2024/02/federal-board-decides-to-hold-hearing-into-amtrak-gulf-coast-service-will-mobile-show.html
A timeline of the year since Norfolk Southern’s East Palestine derailment: A timeline of the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio ...
ajc.com/news/business/a-timeline-of-the-year-since-norfolk-southerns-east-palestine-derailment/2GF2T5CYWBGENFIL3HP3NVSZMY/
Madison is planning for a possible Amtrak station. You can help decide where it might be.
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/01/29/new-station-study-explores-amtrak-service-from-madison-to-milwaukee/72312261007/
NTSB investigating Norfolk Southern employee death in Alabama: A Norfolk Southern employee was killed in an accident in Decatur, Alabama.
ajc.com/news/business/ntsb-investigating-norfolk-southern-employee-death-in-alabama/J3NUI63BYVBDZOQSP7IVTRDQQM/
Was the train on fire? How security cameras pieced together the East Palestine derailment
dispatch.com/story/news/2024/02/05/east-palestine-train-derailment-how-doorbell-cameras-helped-investigators/72370032007/
San Diego freight trains continue running despite threat of San Clemente landslides
sandiegouniontribune.com/news/transportation/story/2024-02-03/san-diego-freight-trains-continue-despite-threat-of-san-clemente-landslides
East Palestine derailment leads to new rule to protect train crews: Railroads will have to provide protective gear for crews on trains carrying hazardous ...
post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2024/01/25/east-palestine-train-derailment-federal-railroad-administration-rule/stories/202401250089
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Iowa lawmakers advance rail safety bill, despite reservations: Bill would require railroads to deploy defect detectors along branch lines
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-lawmakers-advance-rail-safety-bill-despite-reservations/
Amtrak in Ohio: Backers hope where there's a will, there's a railway: Four proposals for expansion of passenger train travel in Ohio got federal planning dollars ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/01/15/where-does-amtrak-want-to-expand-in-ohio/72152737007/
Deadliest Train In America Kills 3 People In 2 Separate Collisions At The Same Crossing
jalopnik.com/deadliest-train-in-america-kills-3-people-in-2-separate-1851169043
A legislator from a railroad town takes on the railroads: She’s from a railroad town, but Del. Shelly Simonds, D-Newport News, is gearing up to face down some of ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/railroads-trains-virginia-safety-simonds-derailment/article_47182ae6-b17f-11ee-a413-4b47ea1b569d.html
A Train Took His Legs. KCS Railway Put the Blame on Him.: After brakeman Chris Cole lost both his legs on the job, railroad officials removed evidence before ...
propublica.org/article/trains-railroad-kcs-kansas-city-southern-injuries-lawsuit
Railroad Supervisors Go to Extremes to Hide Worker Injuries: Railroad officials have lied, spied and bribed to keep workers’ injuries off the books ...
propublica.org/article/railroad-worker-injuries-union-pacific-csx-cn-norfolk-southern
Amtrak from Ronkonkoma to D.C.? Feds fund $500G for study: Under the plan, passengers would be able to board Amtrak at Ronkonkoma, Hicksville and Jamaica stops.
newsday.com/long-island/transportation/amtrak-ronkonkoma-lirr-vl1a0v3k
Biden pledges $8.2B for first U.S. high-speed rail system, new rail corridors - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/12/08/biden-announces-82-billion-for-high-speed-rail-projects/4331702033432/
Biden pledges $8.2B for first U.S. high-speed rail system, new rail corridors - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/12/08/biden-announces-82-billion-for-high-speed-rail-projects/4331702033432/
C’mon Kentucky, do the loco-motive and get some more passenger rail in the state | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article283018883.html
White House unveils high-speed rail project for Atlanta airport: The White House says President Joe Biden is investing into a new high-speed rail corridor for ...
axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/12/08/high-speed-rail-project-announced-for-atlanta-airport
How the Railroad Industry Intimidates Employees Into Putting Speed Before Safety: Railroad companies have penalized workers for taking the time to make needed ...
propublica.org/article/railroad-safety-union-pacific-csx-bnsf-trains-freight
Union Pacific Fired Him Rather Than Heed His Warnings of Dangerous Rail Conditions
propublica.org/article/union-pacific-railroad-dangerous-conditions-warnings-fired-employee
D-FW to Houston high-speed route: 2024 deadlines, challenges await: Planners and proponents of high-speed rail are hopeful that federal funding with help from ...
dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2024/01/03/dallas-houston-texas-central-high-speed-amtrak/
C’mon Kentucky, do the loco-motive and get some more passenger rail in the state | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article283018883.html
Front Range Passenger Rail project accepted into federal rail network development program
gazette.com/news/front-range-passenger-rail-project-moves-ahead/article_54cff4dc-6c40-54b2-bcda-ca339023355f.html
Train crashes into vehicle stopped on the Calhoun Road railroad tracks, Brookfield police say
jsonline.com/story/communities/west/news/brookfield/2023/12/04/train-crashes-into-vehicle-stopped-on-tracks-in-brookfield-police-say/71806412007/
A Charlottesville rail revival: New and improved lines to Richmond, Chicago and Tennessee under review
dailyprogress.com/news/local/government-politics/a-charlottesville-rail-revival-new-and-improved-lines-to-richmond-chicago-and-tennessee-under-review/article_62cd2842-9828-11ee-97f0-9ff28c532962.html
Most train horns to stay quiet as Feds preserve Broward’s ‘quiet zone’ along FEC corridor
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/12/most-train-horns-to-stay-quiet-as-feds-preserve-browards-quiet-zone-along-fec-corridor/
California wins $3.1 billion federal grant for high-speed rail. How will it be spent?
sacbee.com/news/california/article282716668.html
Quick Glance: New High-Speed Rail Set to Revolutionize SoCal-Vegas Connection
- New high-speed rail Brightline West set to become fastest in the U.S.
- $3 billion federal grant awarded to high-speed rail project linking Inland Empire and Las Vegas, expected to open by 2028.
- Brightline secures grant for high-speed rail construction in Southern California.
- Biden administration leading the way for high-speed rail projects in the U.S.
Salt Lake City train to Las Vegas, Boise: Feds deny funding to study project: Utah transportation officials applied for federal money to study the possibility of ...
sltrib.com/news/2023/12/08/feds-deny-funding-study-passenger/
Plan to expand Pennsylvania train service gets federal boost: Federal lawmakers announced developments in the push for passenger trains from Reading to ...
pennlive.com/news/2023/12/plan-to-expand-pennsylvania-train-service-gets-federal-boost.html
Detroit-Chicago Amtrak route to add Windsor stop; additional route to Cleveland planned
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/12/08/amtrak-detroit-cleveland-chicago-dtw-windsor/71844250007/
Houston-Dallas high-speed train receives $500k for development: Funding for development shows promise of passenger rail in Texas, but also alternative options to ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/transportation/article/amtrak-high-speed-development-texas-central-18540522.php
Proposed Amtrak route linking Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati wins key federal funding for future planning
cleveland.com/news/2023/12/proposed-amtrak-route-linking-cleveland-columbus-and-cincinnati-wins-key-federal-funding-for-future-planning.html
Union Pacific eliminates management jobs as part of plan to speed decision making at the railroad
seattletimes.com/business/union-pacific-eliminates-management-jobs-as-part-of-plan-to-speed-decision-making-at-the-railroad/
Biden is spending $16 billion more on making Amtrak faster: Projects receiving funding include a new tunnel in Baltimore, running Metro-North service through New ...
businessinsider.com/amtrak-train-funding-biden-northeast-new-york-boston-rail-infrastructure-2023-11
Broken rail caused Colorado train derailment that collapsed bridge, preliminary findings show
financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/stretch-of-i-25-to-remain-closed-for-days-as-debris-from-train-derailment-is-cleared
Amtrak refusing new Acela trains amid safety issues and delays: Amtrak has halted payment on its new fleet of Acela cars as the manufacturer has been unable to ...
nydailynews.com/2023/10/03/amtrak-refusing-new-acela-trains-amid-safety-issues-and-delays/
This Bucks County train station could get elevators and more as part of $61 million renovation
inquirer.com/business/cornwells-heights-improvements-septa-amtrak-trains-20231107.html
Federal rail infrastructure money to help pay for Baltimore tunnel, Maryland bridge replacements and Penn Station face-lift
baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md-baltimore-maryland-infrastructure-amtrak-biden-20231107-cnvvo6k6hrc5za6fbdogmkwyfu-story.html
Amtrak’s inspector general says first of new $2 billion Acelas don’t meet federal standards
inquirer.com/transportation/amtrak-new-acelas-alstom-safety-standards-defects-inspector-general-report-20231004.html
I-25 likely to be closed for at least several days after train derailed north of Pueblo, killing truck driver
denverpost.com/2023/10/15/i-25-closed-pueblo-train-derailment/
Buttigieg uses Brightline ride to highlight U.S. dollars for South Florida transportation
sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/17/buttigieg-taking-a-brightline-ride-to-highlight-u-s-dollars-for-south-florida-transportation/
Government sues Union Pacific, says flawed test was used to disqualify colorblind workers
omaha.com/news/state-regional/business/government-sues-union-pacific-says-flawed-test-was-used-to-disqualify-colorblind-workers/article_aa99ad53-2e05-55fc-9033-2f3f983fffc2.html
Regulators Blast Union Pacific for Running Unsafe Trains: The nation’s largest freight rail carrier failed to fix and continued to use faulty equipment ...
propublica.org/article/union-pacific-federal-railroad-administration-unsafe-trains
Rail whistleblowers fired for voicing safety concerns despite efforts to end practice of retaliation
apnews.com/article/freight-railroad-whistleblowers-safety-derailments-3cd9619350bacc9c7c01c9a1910f3435
How Norfolk Southern Is Addressing Blocked Train Crossings in Hammond, Indiana: The railroad company has delivered on early, short-term fixes for the trains ...
propublica.org/article/how-norfolk-southern-is-addressing-blocked-train-crossings-hammond-indiana
Faster trains to begin carrying passengers as Amtrak’s monopoly falls: Brightline, the only private operator of intercity passenger trains, is about to launch ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/08/30/amtrak-brightline-high-speed-rail/
Quick Glance: Amtrak's Monopoly Ends as Faster Trains Carry Passengers
- The only private operator of long-distance trains is about to launch a new service in Florida.
- Amtrak's decades-long monopoly on long-distance passenger rail travel will come to an end in the coming weeks in Florida.
- The modern introduction of private passenger trains connecting two major metropolitan areas will happen without federal assistance.
- The Brightline Florida will achieve speeds of over 125 mph in some areas - the fastest train in the country outside the D.C.-Boston region.
The 5 higher-speed rail projects taking shape in the U.S.: Here are five U.S. projects that have boosted prospects for a high-speed rail system.
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/08/30/us-high-speed-rail-projects/
All aboard? Amtrak could fast track Houston-Dallas bullet train.: Amtrak's interest in the Houston-Dallas high-speed rail project could bring federal dollars to ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/houston-dallas-bullet-train-amtrak-18299349.php
Railroad operator Norfolk Southern says outage impact to last for weeks: Norfolk Southern (NSC.N) said it has restored all rail systems after the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/railroad-operator-norfolk-southern-says-outage-impact-last-weeks-2023-08-29/
Casey, Fetterman Push Norfolk Southern to Join Close Call Reporting System: "After the East Palestine derailment, Norfolk Southern announced on March 2 that ...
commondreams.org/news/norfolk-southern-east-palestine
All aboard? Amtrak could fast track Houston-Dallas bullet train.: Amtrak's interest in the Houston-Dallas high-speed rail project could bring federal dollars to ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/houston-dallas-bullet-train-amtrak-18299349.php
Norfolk Southern says technology outage shut down its system: The railroad said there is no indication that the outage was related to any cybersecurity incident.
pennlive.com/business/2023/08/norfolk-southern-says-technology-outage-shut-down-its-system.html
Fatal Florida train crash highlights dangers of private, unguarded crossings that exist across US
sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/25/fatal-florida-train-crash-highlights-dangers-of-private-unguarded-crossings-that-exist-across-us/
Buttigieg visits Grand Island, touts $15 million grant for rail improvement projects
omaha.com/news/state-regional/business/buttigieg-visits-grand-island-touts-15-million-grant-for-rail-improvement-projects/article_44f4fea4-bd56-5e60-9c12-60cfe56280a9.html
Massachusetts East-West Rail vision gets $108M federal boost: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has secured $108 million in federal funding to begin ...
bostonherald.com/2023/09/23/massachusetts-east-west-rail-vision-gets-108m-federal-boost/
Gulf Coast passenger rail service from New Orleans secures big federal grant: The return of passenger rail service along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans benefits ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/new-orleans-mobile-passenger-rail-service-gets-federal-grant/article_3cc1236e-390c-5ca4-bae0-9da64ed5d37e.html
Ohio worker dies after being struck by remote-controlled train: Unions said a third railway worker was killed on Sunday by a remote-controlled train ...
businessinsider.com/ohio-railway-worker-death-csx-railyard-remote-controlled-train-2023-9
Explosion in Union Pacific's North Platte railyard appears accidental, investigators say
omaha.com/news/state-regional/business/explosion-in-union-pacifics-north-platte-railyard-appears-accidental-investigators-say/article_16e57299-0ac2-5da6-bc10-f88d3e03ddfd.html
Union Pacific's new CEO says he won't forgo cuts as he works to improve safety and service
omaha.com/news/local/business/union-pacifics-new-ceo-says-he-wont-forgo-cuts-as-he-works-to-improve-safety/article_3ca2cb5d-c757-5cec-853b-832667a9d025.html
Explosion at world’s largest railyard in Nebraska prompts evacuations because of heavy toxic smoke
torontosun.com/news/world/explosion-at-worlds-largest-railyard-in-nebraska-prompts-evacuations-because-of-heavy-toxic-smoke
US agency says Norfolk Southern needs 'significant improvements': U.S. railroad regulators on Wednesday said Norfolk Southern needs "significant improvements" in ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-offers-mixed-review-norfolk-southern-safety-culture-2023-08-09/
Railroad’s safety progress after Ohio derailment falls short, report says: Norfolk Southern has made progress on improving safety in the wake of its fiery Ohio ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/08/10/norfolk-southern-safety-east-palestine/
Quick Glance: Norfolk Southern neglects minimum safety requirements after Ohio derailment
- Frequently, the railroad only meets the minimum safety requirements.
- Norfolk Southern is collaborating with employees to improve safety and address the report's findings.
- The rail agency notes that Norfolk Southern often prioritizes compliance with minimum safety requirements instead of addressing safety concerns beyond existing regulations.
- CEO Alan Shaw defends the railroad's overall safety record, highlighting a decrease in derailments since operational restructuring.
Freight Railroads Seek Changes to Federal Safety Program Before Joining It: After the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the nation’s major freight railroads ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/11/us/politics/ohio-train-railroad-safety.html
DeWine announces $100 million to help eliminate dangerous railroad crossings: Cities can use money to leverage federal funds.
cleveland.com/open/2023/09/dewine-announces-100-million-to-help-eliminate-dangerous-railroad-crossings.html
NTSB blames poor track conditions for fatal 2021 Amtrak derailment: Federal investigators cited a lax safety culture at BNSF Railway, which owns the track in ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/07/28/ntsb-report-2021-amtrak-derailment/
Dozens of Freight Trains, Including At Least 15 Carrying Hazardous Materials, Have Derailed Since East Palestine
vice.com/en/article/n7edkw/dozens-of-freight-trains-including-at-least-15-carrying-hazardous-materials-have-derailed-since-east-palestine
Can a train block an intersection for long? Here’s what California law has to say
sacbee.com/news/california/article278503664.html
Montana train derailment report renews calls for automated systems to detect track problems
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/ap-montana-train-derailment-report-renews-calls-for-automated-systems-to-detect-track-problems/
Track repairs completed after Jamaica derailment; investigation continues: MTA chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said "the area of focus" in the investigation is a ...
newsday.com/long-island/transportation/mta-derailment-monday-commute-i06xbk8d
Train carrying dry cleaning chemical derails in Pa., prompting evacuation: No spill or injuries were reported in the CSX derailment that occurred in Whitemarsh ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/07/17/pennsylvania-train-derailment-evacuations/
Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act: The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/11/business/blocked-rail-crossings-congress.html
US advances $6.88 billion grant for key New York tunnel project: The Biden administration advanced a key $6.88 billion grant to help build a long-delayed new ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-set-award-688-billion-grant-key-new-york-tunnel-project-senator-2023-07-06/
NTSB: CSX employee killed by train last month at Seagirt fell off during ‘shoving’ operation
baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-csx-worker-fatality-ntsb-preliminary-20230719-vtly4vfwbbd7hgan5g3nlb2vaa-story.html
Regulators say no sign of threat from hazardous railroad cargo that plunged into Yellowstone River
apnews.com/article/montana-bridge-collapse-train-6f9135e9bbb5c31db9b1f4745ebd44ce
Crews Begin Removing Risky Chemical at Montana Train-Derailment Site: The Federal Railroad Administration joins a probe of the Yellowstone River bridge collapse ...
wsj.com/articles/crews-begin-removing-risky-chemical-at-montana-train-derailment-site-de669f92
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