New York

So-called “safety-sensitive” railroad personnel should be screened for obstructive sleep apnea, and technology such as positive train control should be used in terminal stations to improve the safety of operations, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a new ruling.

The New York City Subway system is in crisis. So says the city’s mayor.

Straphangers, rejoice. The beleaguered Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is bringing new rail cars to the big city.