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politics6 days ago

Rail safety push wins committee approval with two-person crew mandate

The House Transportation Committee advanced the White House–backed Railway Safety Act amendment 54-11, mandating two people in freight-train cabs, plus hazmat and inspection enhancements and expanded wayside detectors, despite railroads’ opposition, as part of broader debates over a surface transportation bill and Trump’s push for the policy; the digest also covers NIH funding cuts pushback by Sen. Collins, GOP delays on an immigration enforcement bill, efforts to block a DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund, and other Capitol Hill updates including an Epstein interview.

via Politico|
#congress#east-palestine#politics
politics8 days ago

White House pushes rail-safety language into five-year transit bill

The White House is pressing to insert rail-safety provisions championed by Trump and Vice President Vance into the five-year Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill, including codifying a two-person freight crew and tougher rules for hazmat, inspections, and detector technology, despite rail-industry opposition and partisan tensions as the House gears up for the bill’s markup.

via Politico|
#east-palestine-derailment#politics#rail-industry
Spain derailment: worn fishplate joint identified on track
world4 months ago

Spain derailment: worn fishplate joint identified on track

Investigators probing the Spanish high‑speed derailment report a worn and broken rail joint (fishplate) that created a gap widening as trains passed, a finding they say could be key to the cause. CIAF leads the inquiry; Renfe’s president says human error is unlikely. The incident involved the Iryo train; the track had been renovated last May, and a Hitachi Rail inspection found no train faults.

via Reuters|
#fishplate#investigation#rail-safety
CSX Concludes Operation Redblock
transportation4 months ago

CSX Concludes Operation Redblock

CSX has announced the dismantling of Operation RedBlock, a 41-year-old union-led program that significantly contributed to rail safety by preventing substance abuse and promoting trust among workers. The program's removal raises concerns about safety and industry commitment, echoing past industry shifts that led to diminished safety programs. SMART-TD and rail labor leaders vow to continue advocating for worker safety and support despite the loss of this historic program.

via SMART Union|
#csx#operation-redblock#rail-industry
Deadly Train Collision in Chile Kills 2, Injures 9
accident1 year ago

Deadly Train Collision in Chile Kills 2, Injures 9

A head-on collision between a freight train and a test train near Santiago, Chile, killed two rail workers and injured nine others. Authorities have detained the test train driver and a railway operator on charges of reckless manslaughter as they investigate the cause of the crash. The collision, which involved a freight train carrying copper and a test train with 10 workers, has led to the suspension of train services in Santiago.

via The Associated Press|
#accident#chile#fatal-accident
Norfolk Southern Settles for $310M Over East Palestine Derailment
businessenvironment2 years ago

Norfolk Southern Settles for $310M Over East Palestine Derailment

Norfolk Southern will pay a $15 million fine and over $500 million for safety improvements and community health concerns as part of a federal settlement over last year's derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents feel the settlement is insufficient, given the company's profits and the CEO's compensation. The agreement includes funds for cleanup, health exams, and water monitoring, but does not address potential long-term health issues. The settlement precedes the National Transportation Safety Board's report on the derailment's cause, expected in June.

via The Associated Press|
#businessenvironment#environmental-cleanup#federal-settlement
"U.S. Mandates Two-Person Crews for Freight Trains to Enhance Safety"
transportation2 years ago

"U.S. Mandates Two-Person Crews for Freight Trains to Enhance Safety"

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new rule requiring two-person crews on all railroads to bolster safety, following the East Palestine train derailment last year. The rule, issued by the Federal Railroad Administration, aims to address the patchwork of crew size requirements across states and is seen as vital for train safety operations. Buttigieg emphasized the bipartisan importance of rail safety and urged Congress to pass the Railway Safety Act, as there have been over 1,500 derailments in the U.S. since the East Palestine incident.

via CBS News|
#federal-railroad-administration#pete-buttigieg#rail-safety
"U.S. Mandates Two-Person Crews for Longest Freight Trains"
transportation2 years ago

"U.S. Mandates Two-Person Crews for Longest Freight Trains"

The Biden administration has mandated that the largest freight railroads operate their trains with at least two people on board in an effort to improve rail safety, following a derailment incident in Ohio. The rule, which was immediately opposed by the industry, aims to ensure safe staffing levels and prevent cost-cutting measures that could compromise safety. Despite industry opposition, the administration believes that the new regulation will make workers, passengers, and communities safer, while industry representatives argue that there is no proven connection between extra staffing and rail safety.

via The Washington Post|
#biden-administration#freight-trains#industry-opposition
government-and-politics2 years ago

"U.S. Mandates Two-Person Crews for Freight Trains to Enhance Rail Safety"

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a final rule requiring a second crewmember on Class I freight and passenger trains to enhance rail safety, addressing concerns about single-crew operations. The rule establishes minimum safety requirements and federal oversight, allowing for public input during decision-making processes. It aims to ensure consistent safety rules for freight and passenger rail operations nationwide, with limited exceptions for smaller railroads. This move aligns with the administration's efforts to improve railway safety and hold railroads accountable.

via Department of Transportation|
#biden-harris-administration#federal-railroad-administration#government-and-politics