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FRA launches app to raise grade-crossing safety awareness The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) launched an iOS smartphone mobile application, the Rail Crossing Locator, which provides the public with easy access to safety information about the nation's more than 200,000 highway-rail grade crossings.

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) launched an iOS smartphone mobile application, the Rail Crossing Locator, which provides the public with easy access to safety information about the nation's more than 200,000 highway-rail grade crossings.  "Safety is...
kcsm-chosen-as-chrysler-group’s-logistics-supplier-of-the-year
Chrysler Group LLC has honored Kansas City Southern de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (KCSM) with its Supplier of the Year award in the Logistics category. The award was presented at Chrysler's third annual Strategy Meeting...
ns-launches-train-your-brian-safety-program-in-east-tennessee
Billboards showing two feet poking out from a white sheet in a morgue have the tagline, "I raced a train and all I got was this lousy toe tag." Another billboard shows a cast on...
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Union Pacific started a grant program for community railroad safety initiatives. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be provided to support initiatives that enhance railroad safety in Union Pacific communities. UP says it is committed...
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CTC, Inc., shipped 52 "Do Not Stop on Tracks" signs that use LED technology to Colorado for installation at 26 grade crossings. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and some local municipalities are installing the signs...

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Union Pacific has launched a billboard campaign aimed at encouraging drivers and pedestrians to cross tracks only at approved railroad crossings. At the center of the campaign are billboards that include important safety tips, such as...
Kansas City Southern (KCS) and the Corinth Police Department hosted an Officer on a Train event on May 16 to promote public safety at railroad crossings in Corinth, Miss. In an Officer on a Train event,...
Kansas City Southern (KCS) and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office will host an Officer on a Train event on May 15 to promote public safety at railroad crossings in Baton Rouge, La. The...
usdot-makes-219-million-available-to-strengthen-transit-safety-oversight
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is making $21.9 million available to help strengthen public transportation safety for millions of riders and transit workers nationwide. In addition to the funds, the agency...
amtrak-launches-safety-video-targeting-kids
Amtrak has launched an animated video to educate kids about rail safety and security. The K-9 video features animated talking dog characters explaining the ability of K-9 teams to use their heightened sense of smell to...