Fatal Amtrak Silver Star crash caused more damage than the past decade of South Carolina rail accidents — combined

By Thad Moore, The Post and Courier; February 28, 2018 The fatal Amtrak crash outside Columbia in early February caused…

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It’s official: Batory sworn in as FRA Administrator

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; February 28, 2018 Ronald L. Batory officially became the 14th United States…

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New details revealed from fatal Cayce, South Carolina Amtrak Silver Star crash in NTSB report

By Susan Ardis And Sammy Fretwell, The State; February 28, 2018 The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a…

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All Aboard Florida: West Palm to install markers at 13 Brightline crossings for safety

By Jennifer Sorentrue, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; February 23, 2018 WEST PALM BEACH — Thirteen rail crossings that were…

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Operation Lifesaver Canada aims to reduce train vs. snowmobile accidents

By Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; February 23, 2018 Virtually, all incidents involving winter recreation vehicles and trains can be avoided…

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Boston: Transit system plagued by near-constant service issues

By Staff Writer, Boston Herald; February 26, 2018 The MBTA has been plagued with delays, derailments and maintenance problems that…

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Ontario: Snakes on a train? OC Transpo risks becoming ‘Noah’s Ark,’ councillor warns

From CBC News Ottawa; February 21, 2018 Cats, small dogs — and yes, even snakes — could soon be allowed…

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Snake on a TRAIN in Indonesia: Huge PYTHON terrifies passengers as it slithers between seats

From Daily Star; February 23, 2018 A witness video shows commuters packed into one end of the Jakarta-bound carriage as…

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New York/New Jersey: The Hudson River rail tunnels were built eons ago. Why can’t we build a new one?

By Larry Higgs, NJ.com; February 21, 2018 What is the best way to get the Gateway tunnel project built? If…

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New Jersey Transit trains suck: federal inspectors

By Lia Eustachewich, New York Post; February 21, 2018 New Jersey Transit trains are plagued by dangerous issues such as…

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The Daily CSX: CSX fighting employee’s lawsuit; Plaintiff allegedly wasn’t hurt like he claimed

By Carrie Salls, Penn Record; February 20, 2018 JOHNSTOWN – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania…

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FTA: Commuter-rail corridor improvements may qualify for grants

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; February 21, 2018 Commuter railroads may qualify for a portion of the $73 million in federal…

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NTSB report shows truck disregarded railroad safety gates in Crozet, Virginia before crash with train carrying GOP members

By Staff Reports, The Daily Progress; February 21, 2018 A trash truck in Crozet disregarded stop arms at a railroad…

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PTC: Ignore the circus. Here’s what’s really going on

By William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief, Railway Age Magazine; February 16, 2018 The railroad industry is making steady progress implementing Positive…

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Utah: Pleasant View FrontRunner station closing in August due to new safety rules

By Tim Vandenack, Standard-Examiner; February 17, 2018 PLEASANT VIEW — FrontRunner commuter rail service to Pleasant View, with the lowest…

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Canada: Winter weather creating specific challenges for railway operations

By Kerry McAthey, Radio Anchor/Reporter, Global News; February 18, 2018 Just days after a Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed in…

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South Florida: Here’s one way to curtail railroad deaths, but experts say it’s pricey

By Lisa J. Huriash, Reporter, South Florida Sun-Sentinel; February 17, 2018 There’s an extra safety tool to stave off the…

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FTA lowers rating for Gateway tunnels

By Stuart Chirls, Senior Editor, Railway Age Magazine; February 15, 2018 A revision by the Federal Transit Administration lowering the…

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A harrowing prospect from Amtrak for commuters

By LAUREN GARDNER, With help from Brianna Gurciullo, Stephanie Beasley and Tanya Snyder, Politico Morning Transportation; February 16, 2018 WHO…

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Metro-North safe from Amtrak positive train control threats

By Matt Coyne, lohud.com; February 16, 2018 Attention Metro-North riders: Have no fear about Amtrak’s threats here. The national railroad’s…

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Norfolk Southern freight train derails in Attica, New York; two taken to hospital

By Tanner Jubenville, WHAM ABC 13; February 15, 2018 Attica, N.Y. – Two people were taken to the hospital after…

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The Daily CSX: From first to worst

By John Previsich, Railway Age Magazine; February 15, 2018 Those who have spent many years in the rail industry know that…

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Chicago: Over 2 dozen CTA, Metra workers disciplined over speeding trains in past 5 years

By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times; February 16, 2018 Turns out that lead-foots in the Chicago area aren’t just on the…

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Florida East Coast Railway sues Miami developer for alleged trespass

By Katherine Kallergis, The Real Deal South Florida Real Estate News; February 14, 2018 Jacksonville-based Florida East Coast Railway is…

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Amtrak CEO: How we are making Amtrak safer

By Richard Anderson, Opinion Contributor, The Hill; February 14, 2018 Recent high profile accidents have understandably shined a spotlight on…

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