November 16, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation
(Newhouse News Service circulated the following story by Jo-Ann Moriarty on November 16.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate is poised to vote on a $105.6 billion spending plan for transportation, housing and development programs, which gives an extra $75 million to...
October 26, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation
(The following editorial appeared on the San Antonio Express-News website on October 25.) SAN ANTONIO, Texas — In 2004, freight trains carried a load of trouble — and danger — for residents of Bexar County. The worst incident came when two trains collided in a rural...
October 19, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation
(The following story by Sandra T. Molina appeared on the Whitier Daily News website on October 19.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives, by a vote of 377-38, passed the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007. If the bill’s companion passes...
October 18, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation
(The following story by Beth Murtagh appeared on the Newday website on October 18.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The effort to turn down the volume for noise-plagued residents near train lines inched forward yesterday, as a measure backed by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy passed the...
October 18, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation
(The following story by Gregory Richards appeared on The Virginian-Pilot website on October 18.) NORFOLK, Va. — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a wide-ranging railroad safety bill by a 377-38 vote. The Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act requires...
October 18, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation
(The following story by Avery Palmer appeared on the Congressional Quarterly website on October 18.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House passed a bill Wednesday designed to improve railroad safety by increasing inspections and reducing work hours. The bill (HR 2095) passed...
September 28, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation
(The following story by Ian Swanson appeared on TheHill.com on September 28.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) on Thursday insisted it is reasonable to think his bill overhauling U.S. railroads can...
August 2, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation
(The following report appeared at The Hub website on August 1.) RED BANK, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) has introduced a bipartisan bill to make America’s railroads safer for train passengers and railroad employees, and people who drive across or...
August 1, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation, Railroad Security
(The following story by Scott Streater appeared on the Fort Worth Star-Telegram website on July 31.) FORT WORTH, Texas — Federal legislation requiring trains carrying hazardous chemicals to avoid densely populated areas could significantly affect Dallas-Fort Worth,...
July 30, 2007 | Headlines, Legislation, Railroad Security
(The following story by Carol D. Leonnig appeared on the Washington Post website on July 29.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freight trains carrying hazardous chemicals could be required to avoid downtown Washington and other densely populated areas in favor of more rural routes,...
