November 9, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: New Jersey 101.5, November 8, 2021) TRENTON, N.J. — In response to growing numbers of violent incidents aimed at NJ Transit workers, a proposed bill moving through the Legislature would ban passengers from NJT’s trains and buses if they’re found guilty of...
October 19, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: San Diego Union Tribune, October 17, 2021) SAN DIEGO, Calif. — About 25 rail workers and union representatives gathered Saturday in San Diego. They want to see the federal government beef up safety and security measures for rail and transit workers, giving...
October 19, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: Fox 5 San Diego, October 16, 2021) SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Amtrak workers rallied outside the Santa Fe station in Downtown San Diego Saturday morning, demanding the federal government give employees more protection and safety while on the rails. Full story: Fox 5...
October 7, 2021 | Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: CNN, October 6, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Transportation Security Administration will impose new cybersecurity mandates on the railroad and airline industries, including reporting requirements as part of a department effort to force compliance in the wake...
September 17, 2021 | BNSF, FRA, Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: Bellingham Herald, September 16, 2021) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A week after a federal agency blamed last year’s oil train derailment and fire north of Ferndale on safety lapses and “possible” vandalism, state Sen. Doug Ericksen is renewing his call for...
September 10, 2021 | Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: United States Department of Justice press release, September 9, 2021) SEATTLE — A 28-year-old Bellingham, Washington woman was convicted today in U.S. District Court in Seattle of violence against a railroad carrier, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M....
August 30, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: KRON4, August 29, 2021) SAN JOSE, Calif. — In the South Bay, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority service began Sunday. The service has been closed since late May due to the mass shooting at the rail yard where an employee killed nine coworkers....
August 6, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: WABC, August 4, 2021) NEWARK, N.J. — A man is facing several charges after he was captured on video cursing at and using racial slurs towards a New Jersey Transit conductor before assaulting him. Full story: www.abc7ny.com
August 4, 2021 | Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: Associated Press, August 3, 2021) WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — A Bellingham woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to a terrorist attack and violence against Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway in northwestern Washington. Full story:...
August 3, 2021 | Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: Associated Press, August 2, 2021) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A Bellingham woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to a terrorist attack and violence against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway in northwestern Washington that investigators have suggested was...
