May 9, 2018: AAR Calls for DOT to Encourage Innovation, Automation
The Association of American Railroads submitted comments to FRA and PHMSA concerning regulatory barriers that prevent the railroad industry from reaping the […]
Author: Wendy Buckley
May 8, 2018: CSX Ordered to Pay Millions to Former Employee
CSX has been ordered to pay 3.3 million to a former employee that was injured on the job in 2014. Bruce H. […]
May 3, 2018: Severe Weather Eyed in CSX Derailment
A CSX train derailed in northern Indiana shortly before midnight on Wednesday. Two crew members suffered minor injuries. A spokesperson for CSX […]
May 1, 2018: Petition for Special Approval
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) submitted a petition to FRA for special approval of existing industry safety appliance standards and minor […]
April 27, 2018: (FR) Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees
In response to a petition requesting reconsideration of the implementation date regarding the regulations on training, qualification, and oversight for safety-related railroad employees, […]
April 16, 2018: (FR) Electronic Documents and Signatures
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule amending the regulations regarding the use of electronic records and signatures. […]
April 10, 2018: Person struck by CSX train in Baltimore near Howard Street Tunnel
A pedestrian was struck by a CSX train near the mouth of the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore on Tuesday. Police have […]
April 5, 2018: Norfolk Southern Railway Sued Crew After Derailment
Two crew members involved in the March 18th derailment in Kentucky are now being sued by Norfolk Southern Railway. The railroad is […]
March 15, 2018: Transport Canada Updates Transport Canada Standard TP 14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail
Transport Canada has released an updated version of the Transport Canada Standard TP 14877, Containers for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail, […]
March 23, 2018: Comments Requested on Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database
Transport Canada will be launching its Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database (TDG CID) in 2020-2021. Businesses that import, offer for transport, […]