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Chlorine-related deaths prompt FRA to expand crew-safety rule

February 6, 2024

Washington — Railroads must provide atmosphere-supplying emergency escape breathing apparatus to all rail crew members who spend time in the cab of a train carrying hazardous materials, the Federal Railroad Administration says.

Railroad safety agency raises the alarm on roadway maintenance machines

October 17, 2023

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Washington — Concerned by the deaths of two workers struck by roadway maintenance machines in separate instances within the past two years, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.

PHMSA extends comment period on proposed railroad hazmat information rule

August 18, 2023

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Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has extended until Oct. 27 the comment period on a proposed rule that would require railroads to maintain and update hazardous material shipment information.

Unintended train brake release spurs FRA advisory

January 18, 2023

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Washington — In response to an incident involving the unintended release of a train’s automatic air brakes while stopped at a signal, the Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory.

FRA proposes giving railroads one-year extension on submitting safety training programs

January 8, 2018

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Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing to delay by one year the dates for railroads to comply with training requirements in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, a notice published in the Dec. 20 Federal Register states.

FRA extends deadlines for railroads to submit safety training programs

May 18, 2017

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Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration has delayed by one year the dates for railroads to comply with training requirements in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, according to a notice published in the May 3 Federal Register.

Safety a theme of railroad association’s ‘State of the Industry’ report

February 3, 2016

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Washington – Cutting-edge technology and other innovations have improved railroad safety, according to the inaugural State of the Industry report from the Association of American Railroads.

New FRA campaign focuses on rail grade crossing safety

March 11, 2015

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration has launched a new campaign intended to improve safety at railroad grade crossings.

NTSB issues safety alert on train signal visibility

January 6, 2015

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a safety alert regarding visibility of railroad signals.

NTSB releases special report on railroad, transit worker deaths

September 26, 2014

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board on Sept. 24 issued a special investigation report regarding a recent rise in deaths among railroad and rail transit roadway workers – who perform inspection, construction, maintenance or repair on or near railroad tracks.