March 31, 2023 | BNSF, Derailment, East Palestine-NS, Headlines, NS
(Source: Vox, March 30, 2023) Although train derailments involving hazardous chemicals are relatively rare, the occurrence of the Minnesota derailment so close to the Ohio one has raised questions about train safety and whether new regulations are needed to prevent...
March 31, 2023 | Headlines, Railroad Safety
(Source: Freight Waves, March 30, 2023) Environmental advocates are hoping the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Association (PHMSA) will soon release a proposed rulemaking that will become the new regulation governing the movement of liquefied natural gas by...
March 31, 2023 | BNSF, Derailment, East Palestine-NS, Headlines, NS, Railroad Safety
(Source: Associated Press, March 30, 2023) Hundreds of people had to evacuate their Minnesota town after a BNSF train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire early Thursday, but authorities were hopeful that the quick response and cold weather would...
March 31, 2023 | Headlines, Legislation, Railroad Safety
(Source: Television station KSTP, March 30, 2023) The railroad industry is pushing back against efforts to make them pay for more inspectors to review rail infrastructure and operations. The DFL proposal, part of a larger transportation-funding package, would increase...
March 31, 2023 | 2-man Crews, Headlines, Legislation, Railroad Safety
(Source: Politico, March 30, 2023) Ohio’s House delegation Thursday signaled that they’re optimistic that they can reach common ground with other Republicans on a bill intended to strengthen rail safety following the Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine —...
