Politics Sep 25 Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states By Associated Press
Nation Sep 25 Biden administration allocates more than $1 billion to support railway safety, boost capacity Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday “these projects will make American rail safer, more reliable and more resilient." Buttigieg says the projects will benefit dozens of communities where railroads are located and strengthen supply chains. By Associated Press
Nation Jun 01 Watch 6:57 Miles-long freight trains cause problems for communities near railroad crossings Freight trains are getting longer in the U.S. with some stretching for two or three miles. Longer trains allow for more goods to move more efficiently, lowering fuel costs for the railroads. But these trains, especially when they stall, are… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas
Politics Aug 07 Report: Most railroads won’t meet safety deadline WASHINGTON -- Only a handful of railroads are close to meeting a deadline this year to install safety technology that can prevent many crashes, including derailments due to excessive speed like the deadly Amtrak crash in Philadelphia in May, according… By Joan Lowy, Associated Press