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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 30, 2024

Rail Safety Public Awareness Grants Awarded Across Nation

Operation Lifesaver awards grants to amplify rail safety education across the United States.

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The Math Isn’t Adding Up for Public Transit. Here’s How to Fix It.

Agencies can drive more value from technology investments by consolidating connectivity applications

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

$2.4B Awarded to New Rail Projects

The projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower shipping costs, and less pollution.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2024

Feds Proposes Revised Regulations to Enhance Track Safety

The changes would require certain railroads to supplement visual inspections by operating a Track Geometry Measurement System at specified minimum frequencies on certain types of track.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 18, 2024

Transit Safety Oversight Regulation Finalized

The Biden-Harris Administration finalized national regulations to strengthen transit safety oversight to make rail transit safer for both workers and riders.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 17, 2024

Copper Wire Thefts Continue to Impact Denver Rail Services

Denver’s Regional Transportation District is encouraging the public to report unusual activity observed near rail crossings and signals due to continued copper wire theft.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2024

Operation Lifesaver Awards Grants for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns

The FHWA-funded grants will be awarded to Operation Lifesaver organizations in Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, and South Dakota.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2024

Alstom Completes Sale of Conventional Signaling Business

The divestiture was part of the comprehensive company action plan that Alstom announced in November 2023, aiming at reinforcing its balance sheet.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2024

FTA Issues Final Rule on Training Requirements to Improve Transit Safety

The updates maintain a uniform safety training curriculum and minimum requirements for rail transit and state safety personnel, building upon existing training requirements for safety professionals.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2024

SEPTA Adds Safety Initiatives in Response to FTA Inspection

The CAPs will help the authority further the series of proactive efforts initiated late last summer aimed at enhancing safety and security; increasing staffing and training; and shoring up operational practices and procedures.

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