Rail

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration says new amendments to its regulation on training, qualification and oversight for safety-related railroad employees provide clarification of...

Providence, RI — Legislation recently introduced in Rhode Island would extend protection to rail transit workers who are assaulted on the job. Under current law,...

Tumwater, WA — Drayage truck drivers, stevedores and longshore workers in or on a Washington state-based port or rail yard property must be given...

Washington — Recently introduced bipartisan legislation is aimed at curbing train derailments by requiring railroads to conduct both automated and visual track inspections. The Secure...

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is accepting nominations for membership on its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee. The 25-member committee provides information, advice and recommendations...

Washington — A bipartisan group of eight Senators has reintroduced legislation focused on strengthening safety related to trains carrying hazardous materials. Introduced on Feb. 24...

Washington — A group of lawmakers, labor union leaders and local leaders is renewing its push for Congress to pass the bipartisan Rail Safety...

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is stressing the importance of having clear tracks before beginning shoving or pushing movements across certain highway-grade rail...

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is reestablishing the charter of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, the agency has announced. Established in 1996, the 25-member...

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration’s decision to allow railroads to expand field testing of automated track inspection technology has drawn a terse response from a national labor union.