The Association of American Railroads submitted comments to FRA and PHMSA concerning regulatory barriers that prevent the railroad industry from […]
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March 22, 2018: Automation in the Railroad Industry
The Federal Railroad Administration is requesting comments from those who believe that railroad operations can and should be automated. Interested parties […]
February 22, 2018: Tonawanda PD Files Complaint Against CSX
The Tonawanda Police Department has filed a complaint against CSX for what they are calling a significant inconvenience. The complaint […]
February 8, 2018: Lawsuit Filed Against CSX and Amtrak for Deadly Accident
Christine Cella, the widow of the Amtrak train conductor that was killed when his train collided with a parked CSX […]
January 18, 2018: Notice of Applications for Modification of Special Permits
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety received three applications for modification of special permits. Interested parties may submit comments on […]
January 18, 2017: (ANPRM) (HM-251D) Volatility of Unrefined Petroleum Products and Class 3 Materials
PHMSA is considering making a revision to the HMR that would establish vapor pressure limits on unrefined petroleum based products […]
December 19, 2016: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Union Pacific Railroad Company submitted an extension request on a currently approved waiver of compliance. The waiver allowed locomotives with […]
October 10, 2016: Hazardous Materials: Proposed Termination of EX Classification Approval EX1987030326
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is proposing to terminate EX classification approval EX1987090926, which was issued to BHT […]
February 18, 2016: FRA Awards Nearly $10 Million to Increase Safety at Railroad Crossings Along Energy Routes
The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded almost $10 million in grants through funding from the Railroad Safety Grants for the […]
November 20, 2015: Information and Guidance on the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Emergency Window Exits on Railroad Passenger Cars
The Federal Railroad Administration has recently become aware that the window exits on passenger rail cars have not been operating […]
