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[ September 13, 2026 ] Transport Infrastructure Ireland Picks Jacobs, AECOM Joint Venture for MetroLink World
[ September 12, 2026 ] Government: £1 Billion Investment Will Benefit Passengers Across the North of England World
[ September 12, 2026 ] RAIB Completes Preliminary Examination into North Yorkshire Near Miss World
[ September 12, 2026 ] CN Files Description of Anticipated Requested Conditions to Preserve Midwest Rail Competition Canadian National
[ September 11, 2026 ] The FRA’s New Advisory Is a Reminder: PTC Backstops the Rules, It Doesn’t Replace Them Safety

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Funding for Projects, Safety

January 28, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved two projects for grant funding at its Jan. 22 bi-monthly meeting, projects resulting in nearly $400,000 in rail infrastructure investment serving companies in the State of Ohio.

Deluzio, Rulli Introduce Bipartisan Rail Safety Bill on Tank Car Devices

January 18, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

U.S. Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, and Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, announced bipartisan rail safety legislation in the U.S. House aimed at studying the performance of pressure relief devices on rail tank cars during fiery derailments.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Approved $1.9 million in Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

January 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio this week approved $1.9 million in safety upgrades at rail crossings in four Ohio counties.

PUCO Approves $1.4 Million for Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

November 6, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved more than $1.4 million in safety upgrades for rail crossings in three Ohio counties.

Operation Lifesaver Urges Safety this Halloween

October 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

With so much going on this Halloween that brings people outside, Operation Lifesaver reminds everyone to maintain vigilance around tracks and trains.

Railroad Safety in Focus During Rail Safety Week

September 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver and Operation Lifesaver Canada, along with freight and passenger railroads, are partnering for a rail safety awareness campaign Sept. 15-21, highlighting the importance of making safe choices around tracks and trains.

PUCO Approves More Than $1 Million for Ohio Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved over $1 million in safety upgrades at the Winchester Street grade crossing in the village of Sardinia, Brown County.

Operation Lifesaver Launches Inaugural ENS Sign Awareness Day on June 24

June 16, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver is urging the public to recognize and understand how to use Emergency Notification System (ENS) signs – not just on the first-ever Emergency Notification System Sign Awareness Day, taking place Tuesday, June 24, 2025, but year-round.

New Mexico Railway Safety Act Races Through First Committee

February 6, 2025 Source New Mexico

A legislative panel on Tuesday gave the green light to a proposal to protect train workers, passengers and the communities built next to freight train routes, though it still has two more stops before it can go to a vote in the House of Representatives.

Feds Give Away Announces More Than $1.1 Billion in Taxpayer Money to Reduce Collisions, Blocked Railroad Crossings

January 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded more than $1.1 billion in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding to 123 rail projects, improving or studying more than 1,000 highway-rail crossings nationwide.