October 31, 2019: Alberta to Allow More Crude Oil Shipments by Rail
The Canadian government announced today that as of December 2019 the production limits on oil producers will be raised with the stipulation […]
Author: Wendy Buckley
November 1, 2019: (SA) Hazardous Materials: Unapproved Foreign-Made DOT Cylinders
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a safety advisory regarding the risks associated with requalifying, filling, and transporting cylinders […]
October 29, 2019: U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Appointees to Lithium Battery Advisory Committee
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced the selection of 20 members to the newly formed Lithium Battery Safety Advisory […]
October 10, 2019: Forum Being Held to Address Hazardous Cargo Concerns Amid Recent Containership Fires
Lloyd’s List Intelligence will be hosting an interactive forum in London that will consist of a panel of industry experts and regulators […]
October 26, 2019: Derailment in Mancelona, Michigan
Michigan State Police are investigating a derailment that occurred on Saturday afternoon in Mancelona. Seven of the 23 Great Lakes Central railcars […]
October 25, 2019: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) submitted a petition to FRA seeking a waiver of compliance from performing the 5th annual inspection as it […]
October 23, 2019: (NPRM)(HM-264) Liquefied Natural Gas by Rail
PHMSA, in coordination with FRA, has proposed changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that would permit the bulk transportation of Methane, refrigerated […]
October 23, 2019: Hours of Service of Drivers – Application for Exemption
Kentucky Equipment Distributors, which is made up of 7 large machinery distributors operating in several state, submitted an application for exemption from […]
October 21, 2019: BNSF Train Derailed in Sweetwater, Texas
Eleven BNSF rail cars derailed near Walnut and East 3rd Streets in Sweetwater, Tx Monday afternoon. The cause of the derailment is […]
October 22, 2019: Notice of Funding Opportunity for Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grant Program
The Federal Railroad Administration issued a notice of funding opportunity for eligible projects under the Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grant Program. The notice […]