NS Responds to FRA Charges of Conductor Certification Program ‘Grave Deficiencies’

The Federal Railroad Administration on June 14 sent a letter (downloadable below) to Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Nabanita Nag accusing the railroad of neglecting development of an

STB Initiates ‘First of its Kind’ Investigation Into Amtrak’s Sunset Limited On-Time Performance

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on July 11 reported that the standard has been met for initiating an investigation into the on-time performance of Amtrak’s Sunset Limited long-distance service between New Orleans

OLI Updates ProDriver Challenge eLearning Program

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) on July 10 announced that it has updated its ProDriver Challenge eLearning program, helping drivers prepare to make safe choices when navigating railroad crossings along their routes. The

FRA Issues Safety Bulletin on Shove Movements Following Trainee Switching Fatality

Following a fatality that occurred on June 26 involving a CSX conductor trainee (CT) at the Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Safety Bulletin

BNSF, BRC Seek FRA Waiver Expansion for Brake Health Program (UPDATED June 26)

BNSF on June 20 reported that it is partnering with the TCU/IAM Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division (BRC) to request a test waiver expansion from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for its

VisioStack and FEC officials (pictured) after a drone test using “automated machine vision technology to detect the track and navigate the drone’s flight path over the track within tight tolerances, without using GPS information or pilot input.” (VisioStack Photograph)

FEC, CSX, VisioStack Team on Drone Test

Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and CSX earlier this month participated in a demonstration of autonomous drone flight technology with VisioStack, Inc., a Greenville, S.C.-based developer of condition monitoring, data analytics and

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BNSF Petitions FRA to Continue Operating Extended Haul Trains Beyond Regulated Limit

BNSF Railway on April 19, 2023, and May 4, 2023, petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations

Part 271–Risk Reduction Program Available to ASLRRA Members

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is offering Class II and III members access to its new Part 271–Risk Reduction Program, which is described as “a complete, pre-approved program to help railroads improve safety and comply with federal requirements.”

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FRA Releases Supplemental Advisory Related to Hot Bearing Wayside Detectors

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on June 9 announced that it has made an additional recommendation to Safety Advisory 2023-01, originally published on March 3, addressing the use and maintenance of hot

FRA Awards $570MM for Grade Crossing Elimination Projects (UPDATED June 12)

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on June 5 reported that 63 projects will share more than $570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to address safety at 400-plus at-grade crossings

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