February 21, 2020: Tanker Truck Overturns and Explodes on Indianapolis Interstate
Just before 2:00 pm on Wednesday afternoon a tanker truck that was carrying 4,000 gallons of jet fuel overturned and exploded on […]
Author: Wendy Buckley
February 21, 2020: (FR) Accidental Release Reporting
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced a final rule regarding accidental release reporting that will be effective as of […]
February 18, 2020: (FR) Risk Reduction Program
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule that will require all Class I freight railroads and each freight railroad with […]
February 13, 2020: CSX Train Carrying Ethanol Derails in KY – Two Employees Taken to Hospital
A CSX train loaded with ethanol derailed and caught fire in Draffin, Kentucky around 7:00 this morning. Two employees were able to […]
February 11, 2020: Notice of Applications for Modifications to Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received several applications to modify special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application until […]
February 11, 2020: Notice of Applications on Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received six applications for actions on special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on any application […]
February 7, 2020: Second Derailment Involving Crude Oil Prompts Canada to Enact 30-day Speed Limit
Canada’s Transport Minister has announced a 30 day speed limit for crude oil and other dangerous cargo shipments. The speed limit is […]
February 6, 2020: Second CP Derailment in 2 Months Near Guernsey, Sask.
For the second time in two months, a Canadian Pacific freight train derailed near Guernsey, Sask., around 6am this morning closing a […]
January 24, 2020: FAA Proposes $120,000 Civil Penalty Against UPS
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed issuing a civil penalty in the amount of $120,000 against UPS, Inc. of Atlanta, GA for […]
January 30, 2020: Notice of Program Approval: Norfolk Southern Railway Company
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a notice to explain its reason for approving a petition submitted by Norfolk Southern Railway Company. The […]