November 25, 2019: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Norfolk Southern Corporation submitted a petition to FRA requesting a waiver of compliance regarding 49 CFR part 232, Brake System Safety Standards […]
Month: November 2019
November 22, 2019: (NPRM) Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing an amendment to the regulations regarding training, qualification, and oversight for safety related railroad employees. The […]
November 19, 2019: Harcros Chemicals Inc. of Kansas City, Kansas, to Pay Civil Penalty and Pay for Project to Reduce Isopropyl Alcohol Releases Into Environment
The Environmental Protection Agency announced last month that Harcros Chemicals Inc. will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $139,745 and […]
November 18, 2019: CSX Train Carrying Butane Derailed in Niagara Falls
A CSX train derailed in Niagara Falls on Saturday. Three tanker cars carrying butane landed on their sides and another car also […]
November 14, 2019: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration received several applications for new special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application […]
November 14, 2019: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration received five applications for modification of special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any […]
November 14, 2019: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration received a list of applications for actions on special permits. Interested parties may submit comments […]
November 13, 2019: BNSF Derailment in Southwest Iowa
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad train derailed in Red Oak, Iowa around 4:00 am. Approximately 20-30 coal cars derailed under the […]
November 11, 2019: Norfolk Southern Derailment in Hempfield Pennsylvania
Eleven Norfolk Southern rail cars, two locomotives, and 50 shipping containers derailed near the Georges Station Road bridge in Hempfield, PA on […]
November 8, 2019: Railroad Groups Request Changes to HOS Regulations
The Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line Regional Rail Association are asking for two modifications to the Hours of […]