Short-line railroaders’ views vary on how PSR has impacted their operations
By Julie Sneider, Senior Associate Editor The 603 short lines operating in the United States play a critical role in the nation’s freight...
U.S. rail traffic decline continued in Week 16
U.S. railroads' traffic volume fell 2.4 percent to 526,141carloads and intermodal units for the week ending April 20 compared with the...
FTA proposes changes to joint project development guidance
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is soliciting comments on proposed changes to its guidance for transit agencies seeking to...
TSA appoints rail members to transportation security committee
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has formed the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee, which will advise the...
Operation Lifesaver sets Rail Safety Week dates for U.S., Canada
Rail Safety Week will be observed Sept. 22-29 in the United States and Canada, Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) and Operation Lifesaver...
AAR: U.S. railroads post slight traffic gain in Week 49
U.S. rail traffic grew 3.1 percent to 570,225 carloads and intermodal units during December's first week compared with traffic levels the...
FRA's Ries receives Operation Lifesaver's Champion Award
Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) has presented its Champion Award to the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Ronald Ries. Established...
Rail unions file petition against FRA over crew dispute
Two rail unions have filed a joint petition against the Federal Railroad Administration(FRA) alleging that the agency is allowing Mexican...
AAR: Rail traffic growth trend continues
U.S. rail traffic continued its upward climb, posting a 4.9 percent increase in carloads and intermodal units during the week ending July...
House Democrats warn FRA against PTC exemptions
House Democrats last week warned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) against issuing exemptions that allow railroads to avoid...