UP starts new safety campaign
Union Pacific has launched a billboard campaign aimed at encouraging drivers and pedestrians to cross tracks only at approved railroad crossings.
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KCS and Corinth police host Officer on a Train
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.
KCS and East Baton Rouge police host 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 event will start at the KCS Yard.
USDOT makes $21.9 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.
Amtrak launches safety video for kids
Amtrak has launched an animated video to educate kids about rail safety and security.
ARDA annual meeting speakers confirmed
The 107th American Railway Development Association Annual Meeting June 2-5 in San Francisco, Calif., will feature presentations from a long list of industry professionals.
FRA issues switching operations safety advisory
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued an industry-wide safety advisory to warn about safety hazards associated with flat switching operations on railroads.
Railroad industry to celebrate International Level Crossing Awareness Day
Operation Lifesaver, Inc., programs and partners across the U.S. will celebrate International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) on May 7 with a variety of events to illustrate the importance of safe behavior at grade crossings and around train tracks. This year, 45 countries worldwide are holding events in observance of ILCAD.
N.C. observes Rail Safety Awareness Month
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has proclaimed May as “Rail Safety Awareness Month” to encourage safety on and around North Carolina’s railroad tracks. Since the beginning of this year, 12 people have died on North Carolina’s railroad tracks, an unusually high number of fatalities in such a short span of time.
Parsons Brinckerhoff hires new senior principal technical specialist
Lurae Stuart has been named senior principal technical specialist in the Portland, Ore., office of Parsons Brinckerhoff.
SEPTA holds “Make the Safe Choice” Safety Awareness Day
To remind the public of the dangers of walking along, playing by or cutting across its train and trolley tracks and through its rail yards and depots, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) held its first-ever “Make the Safe Choice” Safety Awareness Day on May 1.
Canada celebrates Rail Safety week, makes CA$9.3 million commitment for crossings
The government of Canada has made a CA$9.3-million (US$9.2 million) commitment to improve railway crossings, as it celebrates Rail Safety Week.
CN launches public awareness campaign for safety
With trespassing being the leading cause of rail-related fatalities in the United States, Canadian National is marking Rail Safety Week through May 5, 2013, with a public awareness campaign stressing the deadly risks of trespassing on railway tracks and property.
Ohio approves work at four grade crossings
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization at four highway-rail grade crossings in Athens, Jefferson, Wood and Fairfield counties.
TTCI celebrates reaching safety mark
Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), has reached a safety milestone where its employees have worked 500,114 hours without a lost time injury.
Illinois six-year transportation construction program includes public transit and rail investment
A six-year, $12.62-billion construction program in Illinois has been put in place, which includes public transit and rail projects throughout the state.
Siemens acquisition of Invensys Rail receives EU Commission approval
The European Commission, under the EU Merger Regulation, has cleared the proposed acquisition of Invensys Rail, the railway signaling division of the Invensys Group of the UK, by Siemens of Germany.
BNSF recognizes 2012 Employees of the Year
BNSF honored the accomplishments of employees from across its network at an awards ceremony recently in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lilee Systems teams up with Alstom and Cisco for PTC-related products
Lilee Systems and Alstom are joining forces to launch a new suite of interoperable Positive Train Control (PTC) products for rail lines.
Maryland Transit Administration installs Protran Technology’s rail break detection system
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has installed the Protran Technology rail break system.