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Bill seeks better training for responders to oil train crashes

Washington – A Senate committee has unanimously passed a bill aimed at improving training for first responders to oil train crashes and other railroad hazardous materials incidents.
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FRA may require risk reduction programs for some railroads

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration is considering a rule that would require Class I freight railroads and railroads with poor safety performance to develop and implement formal risk reduction programs.
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FTA issues proposed rule on rail transit safety

Washington – The Federal Transit Administration has issued a proposed rule aimed at improving safety for workers and passengers on rail transit systems.
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FRA issues safety advisory for active-track workers

Washington – A recently issued Federal Railroad Administration safety advisory aims to improve protection of rail workers on active tracks under dispatcher supervision.
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FRA issues final rule on training standards for rail safety workers

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening minimum training standards for all safety-related railroad workers.
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Resource offers best practices for oil-by-rail emergency response

Washington – A new document aims to help emergency responders safely respond to crude oil rail transportation incidents.
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NTSB releases special report on railroad, transit worker deaths

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.

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Stopped train prompts new hours-of-service proposal

Washington – A lawmaker has proposed an hours-of-service exception that would prevent certain trains from blocking vehicles and emergency services personnel at railroad crossings.
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FRA proposes rule to strengthen oil-by-rail safety

Washington – Federal officials are taking steps to prevent deadly incidents similar to one that occurred in 2013, when an unattended freight train shipping crude oil derailed and exploded in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, killing 47 people.
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Senate bill aims to improve rail safety

Hartford, CT – Two U.S. senators have unveiled wide-ranging legislation aimed at improving rail safety after a series of high-profile incidents in recent years.
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