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Between 2007 and 2012, OSHA received more than 900 whistleblower complaints under the FRSA. Almost 63% involved an allegation that a worker was retaliated against for reporting an on-the-job injury.
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Risk reduction program, aimed at supplementing current federal regulations, inspection requirements, and other compliance and enforcement activities.
Read More →In METRO's latest installment, we look at news in Atlanta, Canada, and more.
Read More →Applicants can request funds for safety improvements to railroad infrastructure, including railroad crossings, track, tunnels, bridges, yards and other areas.
Read More →According to the agency, the train station lacks required public telephone technology for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; does not provide a visual information system for passengers waiting outside on platforms to update them about delays and schedule changes.
Read More →The Illinois DOT is leading the multi-state locomotive procurement, with first deliveries expected in 2016.
Read More →CRISI funds projects that reduce congestion, improve short-line and regional railroad infrastructure, relocate rail lines, enhance multimodal connections and facilitate service integration between rail and other modes such as at ports or intermodal facilities.
Read More →The Indiana Gateway Project will receive $71.3 million. Improvements include track reconfiguration and track and signal upgrades, all of which will help improve service reliability while creating jobs and relieving congestion. Virginia will receive $74.8 million to continue development of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor.
Read More →The model legislation is intended to help states address obstructions limiting a driver's view of an oncoming train.
Read More →To feature practitioners from global systems and will focus on best practices and lessons learned from European and Asian systems.
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