Safety

Norfolk Southern (NS) supports a new public safety training center in Atlanta. Also, one CSX employee’s smart safety solution enhances workplace practices.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency (LACMTA) releases its proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Also, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issues a Record of Decision approving Sound Transit’s…

The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) on April 30 issued an open request for quotations (RFQ) from manufacturers or railroads for one flat car and one boxcar to help build…

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking stakeholder feedback to inform a rulemaking proposal to “update decades old regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, fast-track new…

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on April 28 presented a progress report to the MTA operating committees on fare collection across the subway and on buses and commuter railroads,…

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is kicking off Silver Line train testing in Addison, Dallas, and Downtown Carrollton, Tex. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) is improving safety and security…

Union Pacific (UP) on April 28 reported recognizing 147 chemical shippers for their dedication and commitment to safety with the 2024 Pinnacle Award.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the March 2, 2024, collision and derailment of three Norfolk Southern (NS) trains near Easton, Pa. The…

Railway Age is pleased to present the sixth-annual “Readers’ Influential Leaders” program honorees.

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, on April 24 announced $219,155 in competitive rail safety awareness grants to…

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) unveils a new online trip planner. Also, Metra schedules 40 safety blitzes in 2025.

Vivian, La.-based Superior Tie and Timber (ST&T) has celebrated 2,500 days without an injury, according to owner Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).

CSX on April 14 announced 62 customers as winners of the company’s 31st Annual Chemical Safety Excellence Award for their “dedication to safely transporting hazardous materials across the company’s rail…

CEO PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: Safety in the railroad industry is a shared responsibility and a universal priority.

According to a recent study released by the U.S. Government of Accountability Office (GAO), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which provides funding and technical assistance for states’ projects to improve…

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) launches contactless payment on Regional Rail. Also, Tri-Rail ridership continues to show signs of growth in 2025; the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)…

Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by 5 p.m. ET today, April 9, for the sixth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.

TTC OPERATED BY ENSCO, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: Every day, trains collide with people or vehicles an average of eight times across the U.S. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA),…

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) kicks off Purple Line LRV testing. Also, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) awards the Progressive Design-Build contract for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity…

The April 2025 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with special reports on freight cars from Railinc and on growing and sustaining our vibrant industry from top thought…