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MTA Awarded Federal Grant to Develop Technology to Improve Safety and Operating Efficiencies

March 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received a $2 million federal grant from the United States Department of Transportation through its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants program.

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Officials Mark Start of New York Construction on Hudson Tunnel Project

November 4, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Dignitaries gathered to celebrate the start of construction in New York on the Hudson Tunnel Project and the final phase of the Concrete Casing project.

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Federal measure Would Require Details About Hazmat Shipments

November 2, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A provision in the proposed Railway Safety Act would require railroads to notify states about the types and frequency of trains carrying hazmat transported through its boundaries.

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Feds Announce $1.4 Billion in Infrastructure Funding for 70 Projects

September 25, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced it is sending more than $1.4 billion to 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C.

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New Report Looks at Train Length Amid Ongoing Debate Over Rail Safety

August 7, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

There are both costs and benefits to longer trains, but there is no clear correlation between increased train length and safety concerns.

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More Than a Dozen States Pursuing Rail Safety Measures

July 8, 2023 The Center Square

Representatives from more than a dozen states are pursuing local measures to help ensure railroad safety.

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Proposal to Require Railroads to Keep Hazardous Material Info

July 3, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) wants to amend its Hazardous Materials Regulations to require all railroads to generate information about hazardous materials in rail transportation.

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On Railroads, Pennsylvania Lacks Regulatory Power

May 25, 2023 The Center Square

Since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Pennsylvania lawmakers have shown greater concern about railroad safety in the commonwealth. 

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Senate Commerce Committee Advances Railway Safety Act

May 10, 2023 The Center Square

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced a measure that ostensibly aims to increase safety on the nation’s railroads.

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More Show Support for Proposed Federal Train Regulations

May 9, 2023 The Center Square

Federal bipartisan legislation introduced by both Ohio senators that would apply more regulation to the nation’s rail industry continues to pick up support.

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