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Ohio Eyes Mandate on Size of Railroad Crews

June 20, 2019 The Center Square

Railroads in Ohio would have to operate trains with at least two crew members under a bill state lawmakers are considering.

Ohio Bill Would Require Railroads to Build Walkways in Rail Yards

June 17, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ohio officials are set to consider a bill requiring railroad companies constructing tracks in a rail yard to also build a walkway next to the track anywhere “company employees frequently perform switching activities.”

A Brief Overview of Legislation and Regulation Leading to Positive Train Control

June 4, 2019 Special to Railfanning.org

Congress and federal authorities have expressed their interest in some level of automatic train control (ATC) for more than a century.

Former FRA Administrator: Railroads Have Made ‘Substantial Progress’ on PTC

May 2, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

The nation’s railroads have made significant strides implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), a former Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) administrator says.

Feds: Railroads Make Significant Gains Toward PTC Implementation

April 5, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railroads only implemented Positive Train Control (PTC) on 10,163 of nearly 57,848 required route miles between Q1 2009 and Q4 2016. However, they increased the number to 45,933 miles between the close of 2016 and the close of 2018, federal officials said.

Cuomo Calls on Feds to Fund Gateway Tunnel Repairs

October 24, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently toured the Gateway Tunnel in a bid expose damage and called on the feds to fund their portion of the cost of repairs.

Georgia Lawmakers Approve Creation of Regional Transportation Authority

March 30, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The bill goes to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal for his signature.

Georgia Lawmakers Looking at Regional Transit Governance Structure

February 21, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

A proposed bill in the Georgia state legislature aims to improve the coordination, integration and efficiency of transit in the 13-county Metro Atlanta region.

Trump Unveils American Infrastructure Initiative

February 12, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Trump today unveiled his much-anticipated infrastructure initiative, a $1.5 trillion proposal that aims to speed the completion of projects and return decision-making authority to local governments.

Georgia State Senator Discusses Railroad Safety with CSX

January 6, 2017 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia state senator recently met with CSX to discuss the safety and necessary improvements for a railroad crossing and siding track in Catoosa County, Ga.

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