July 29, 2022: ASLRRA Unhappy with Proposed Rule on Train Crew Size
FRA issued a proposed rule yesterday that would mandate a two-person train crew in most situations. The American Short Line and Regional […]
Month: July 2022
July 28, 2022: Chemical Spill in SC Shuts Down I-20
Authorities in Kershaw County, SC were called to a hazardous materials spill at the Weylchem U.S. Inc. chemical plant on Wednesday evening. […]
July 28, 2022: (NPRM) Train Crew Size Safety Requirements
FRA is proposing a new rule that would set a minimum size requirement for train crews depending on the type of operation. […]
July 26, 2022: One Injured in NY Derailment
A Finger Lakes Railway train derailed in Milo, NY on Monday. The train operator, Thomas Lewis, suffered an arm injury and was […]
July 21, 2022: Devastating Fuel Spill in Bahamas
A ship delivering diesel fuel on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas spilled over 35,000 gallons of diesel into the […]
July 19, 2022: Chemical Spill Shuts Down I-64 in WV
A tractor-trailer hauling hazardous materials rolled over on I-64W near the Charleston split on Tuesday morning. The westbound lanes of I-64 and […]
July 19, 2022: EPA Claims Kansas Company Intentionally Dumped Hazmat in Sewer
The Environmental Protection Agency is accusing Disposable Instrument Company of intentionally dumping hazardous materials into a local sewer system. A complaint was […]
July 14, 2022: Substantial Gas Leak in Loudon County
A pipeline leak at Colonial Pipeline spilled almost 25,000 gallons of gasoline in Loudon County on July 4th. The company said a […]
July 14, 2022: Toxic Chemicals Found Near Union Pacific Creosote Treatment Facility
A hazardous chemical has been found in a soil sample near the former Union Pacific Railroad creosote treatment facility in Houston. The […]
July 14, 2022: CSX Hit with Large Fine for Serious Safety Violations
OSHA cited CSX with nine serious safety violations resulting from an explosion at one of the company’s coal terminals in Baltimore last […]