The National Transportation Safety Board said the freight rail industry needs to reconsider where it places buffer cars on high-hazard flammable trains in order to reduce potential accident severity.
All 50 states plus the District of Columbia must now develop and implement safety measures for high-risk highway-rail grade crossings.
A cross-industry working group for freight rail cautions workers following three recent fatalities related to switching.
The federal agency says the rule would reduce unnecessary costs and incentivize innovation while also improving rail safety.
The Federal Railroad Administration and Volpe are in the middle of conducting a survey on how railroaders gather and share information about occupational safety.
The revisions encourage technology integration and encourage preventative measures, say some stakeholders.
Labor groups praise bill’s contents but key freight rail group is “disappointed.”
The pandemic is exacerbating existing problems with vendors and software installation, according to a federal report.
Labor attorney takes issue with allowing carriers to keep accident evidence from being used in court.
The agency has issued two new notices of proposed rulemakings that it says would promote safety innovation and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
