A Union Pacific freight train hauling hazardous materials derailed in Bonner Springs, KS on Friday. Nine of the twenty-one derailed […]
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June 24, 2022: Diesel Spill in Catskill Creek
A boat docked in Catskill Creek in Greene County, NY spilled an unknown amount of diesel fuel into the creek. […]
June 24, 2022: Chemical Leak in Spokane Leads to Shelter-in-Place Order
The Spokane Fire Department responded to reports of a vapor leak at Haskins Steel Co. on Wednesday evening. Authorities issued […]
June 20, 2022: Coal Train Derailed in Kansas City
A Union Pacific freight train derailed in Kansas City, MO around 5pm on Friday. Officials said around 20 cars loaded […]
June 16, 2022: Thousands of Gallons of Oil Spilled into Michigan River
Multiple agencies have responded to a massive oil spill in Michigan’s Flint River. A call was placed to the state […]
June 16, 2022: FRA to Require Railroad Workers to Submit Fatigue Management Plans
As part of the ongoing efforts to address the issues contributing to employee fatigue, FRA will now be requiring Class […]
June 13, 2022: Chemical Spill in Greensboro Creek
Greensboro firefighters, hazmat and city crews responded to a chemical spill in Greensboro, NC on Friday. A local resident noticed […]
June 13, 2022: Explosion at Texas LNG Liquefaction Facility
Authorities responded to a massive explosion and fire at Freeport LNG’s Export Terminal in Texas on Wednesday. Officials have said […]
June 13, 2022: FRA Considers Request for Wheel Temp Detectors Instead of Manual Inspections
Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific submitted a joint petition to FRA requesting permission to use wheel temperature detectors as an […]
June 13, 2022: Coast Guard Responds to Massive Oil Spill on Canadian Border
The Coast Guard responded to a massive oil spill in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on Thursday. Around 5,300 gallons of […]
