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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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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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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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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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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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The posters feature close-up face images capturing transit rider attention with actionable safety advice.
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Those who take the rail safety pledge can use the share button to post on social media.
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Nationally, the RCE Program will provide over $570 million in funding for 63 projects in 32 states.
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Countless commuters and travelers depend on the nation’s railroads every day. However, in 2022 there were 1,164 train derailments across the U.S., according to the FRA. That’s an average of about three derailments per day.
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The new program will advance research and development efforts that seek to improve the safety, performance, and sustainability of freight, intercity passenger, and commuter rail.
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