April 20, 2023 | Headlines, PSR, Technology
(Source: Trains Magazine, April 18, 2023) How do railroads determine where to put distributed power? The requirements are different for every railroad, and variances also exist within each railroad, depending on such things as the type of train, the demands of the...
April 14, 2023 | 2-man Crews, News, Organizing, Paid Sick Leave, PSR
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 14 — Paid sick leave and rail safety were among the topics of discussion as members of the BLET’s National General Chairmen’s Association (NGCA) concluded their annual meeting, which was held at the BLET National Division headquarters on...
April 13, 2023 | East Palestine-NS, Headlines, Legislation, PSR, Railroad Safety
(Source: Open Secrets, March 2, 2023) The influence of rail companies on policymaking was thrust into the spotlight after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3 while carrying toxic chemicals that could pose long-term health risks to...
April 13, 2023 | FRA, Headlines, PSR, Railroad Safety
(Source: Trains Magazine, April 11, 2023) Rail labor leaders welcomed the safety advisory that the Federal Railroad Administration issued last week that encourages railroads to take steps to reduce the in-train forces that can cause long trains to derail. Full story:...
April 13, 2023 | Headlines, PSR, Shippers, STB
(Source: The Load Star, April 13, 2023) As the North American model of railroading comes under increased regulatory scrutiny, forwarders are making their own call for change to precision scheduling. Full story: The Load Star
April 13, 2023 | East Palestine-NS, EPA, Headlines, PSR
(Source: VICE, April 11, 2023) Amidst rising scrutiny over freight rail safety practices, particularly the length and make-up of trains, a common question raised by the media has been why regulators didn’t prevent this kind of dangerous corporate practice before...
April 13, 2023 | East Palestine-NS, FRA, Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, April 11, 2023) The new restrictions — part of the railroad’s broader push on safety in the wake of the disastrous Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio — have caused significant increases in terminal dwell, slowed the merchandise and...
April 13, 2023 | Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Television station WBRC, April 11, 2023) An official with Birmingham Fire and Rescue confirms a rail car carrying automobiles caught fire this evening in Birmingham. Full story: www.wbrc.com
April 13, 2023 | Derailment, Headlines, NS, PSR
(Source: Television station WBRC, April 12, 2023) Lawmakers are sharing their concerns and what could be done to address the frequent problems that trains are creating in Central Alabama. Tuesday night, a rail car caught fire while parked on the tracks. Frequently,...
April 13, 2023 | East Palestine-NS, Headlines, PSR, Railroad Safety
(Source: National Public Radio, April 10, 2023) A ProPublica report on a railroad cost-cutting approach called Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR) concludes that a strategy that employs longer trains with fewer employees puts profits ahead of safety in the freight...
