Attorneys General from 13 states signed a letter to the DOT supporting a proposal to require railroads to make information about hazardous materials on trains available to emergency responders.
November 7, 2023Government, Safety, Logistics, TCA
Several States Ask DOT for Rail Emergency Transparency Rule
Business, Safety, Logistics
Broken Rail May Have Caused Derailment That Killed Trucker
A broken rail caused a train derailment that collapsed a bridge over I-25 in Colorado, killing a truck driver, federal authorities said Oct. 17, based on their preliminary investigation.
October 17, 2023Government, Business, Logistics
Biden Orders Continued Monitoring of Norfolk Southern
President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to continue holding Norfolk Southern accountable for its February derailment in eastern Ohio and appoint a FEMA official to oversee East Palestine’s recovery, but he still stopped short of declaring a disaster.
September 21, 2023Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
FRA Finds Norfolk Southern ‘Should Be Doing More’ on Safety
OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern made recent improvements but is nowhere near the “gold standard for safety” it is striving to be, according to federal regulators.
August 9, 2023Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Union Rep Says Norfolk Southern Has Cut Back on Inspections
Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in the past due to staff cuts, time constraints and regulatory loopholes, a union official testified June 23.
June 23, 2023Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Senate Panel OKs Rail Safety Bill In Wake of Ohio Derailment
Congressional transportation policymakers are considering legislation meant to enhance safety and efficiency operations along freight rail corridors.
May 11, 2023Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
Railroads Warned About Car Flaw That Could Cause Derailments
OMAHA, Neb. — U.S. railroads were warned to take certain cars out of service March 9 after Norfolk Southern discovered loose wheels on a car involved in last weekend’s derailment in Ohio.
March 10, 2023