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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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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

Amtrak, Partners Break Ground on New Vermont Station

Customers will no longer require steps to get on or off a train at Brattleboro Station, making for a more seamless and safer experience due to the new platform sitting four feet above the top of the rail.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 4, 2023

WMATA Begins Repressing Wheels on 7000-Series Railcars to Improved Standard

Under the new process, with concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission, WMATA will increase the fit and press tonnage used to mount the wheels to the axles on the railcar.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 26, 2023

FTA Seeking Input on New Training Requirements to Improve Rail Safety Oversight

The FTA is seeking public comment for rail transit and state safety oversight agency personnel to help maintain effective, ongoing safety training for the industry.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 21, 2023

Agencies Take Initiative During Rail Safety Week

Transit agencies across the U.S. are launching initiatives during Rail Safety Week to ensure passengers feel secure in their travels.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 18, 2023

How OLI is Observing Rail Safety Week

This annual week-long event concentrates public attention on the need for rail safety education and saves lives by educating and empowering the public to make safe decisions around tracks and trains. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 5, 2023

OLI Releases Transit Rail Safety Posters

The posters feature close-up face images capturing transit rider attention with actionable safety advice.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 21, 2023

Amtrak Leadership Signs OLI Rail Safety Pledge

Those who take the rail safety pledge can use the share button to post on social media.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 5, 2023

FRA Announces Funding to Help Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions

Nationally, the RCE Program will provide over $570 million in funding for 63 projects in 32 states.

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