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...
Man killed after being hit by a train north of Pasco
PASCO, WA A man was found dead near a Franklin County intersection after being hit by a train. Emergency crews were called to the...
These projects should make your commute safer and faster. Here’s where your taxes are going
There’s a bit of something for everyone in the $9.8 billion transportation package lawmakers approved last week in Olympia. The budget...
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...
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...
Red-light cameras are coming to Pasco. Your $125 ticket will be in the mail
PASCO, WA Pasco is turning on the traffic cameras to curb wrecks at its two busiest intersections. After months of discussion, the city...
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...
Memorial for Kennewick woman hit by train put up in Finley
Ellie Pfannenstiel, 20, of Kennewick, signs a wooden cross Monday morning at a memorial for her friend, Madison Kendall, near the...
Trump nominates Homendy to serve on NTSB
President Donald Trump this week announced his intention to nominate Jennifer Homendy of Virginia to serve on the National Transportation...