Massachusetts Officials Hope to Improve Safety Along the Tracks
Officials in the state of Massachusetts want to cut down on the number of fatalities that occur along train tracks. Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail already stresses pedestrian and rail crossing safety through an initiative called Operation Lifesaver, and numerous other programs have been created to further stress the importance of safety. Samaritans of Boston has… read more
Video Shows Chicago Train Driver Allegedly Texting On the Job
Texting while driving doesn’t appear to be limited to operators of cars. In Chicago, a train driver was allegedly observed texting while operating a train, and the witness even caught the act on video. The Chicago Transit Authority reports that it has a zero tolerance policy for behaviors like this, citing the importance of train… read more
NTSB and Rail Industry Disagree on Hazmat Transportation Guidelines
Rail tankers are arguably the most practical means by which we can transport hazardous materials across country. However, it has been revealed that they feature a major flaw in that they aren’t designed to withstand accidents. Potential toxic spilling, fires, or even an explosion could thus occur. The rail industry wants only those train cars… read more
QR National Rolls Out Height Detection Tech During Rail Safety Week
This week is Rail Safety Week all across New Zealand and Australia, so it’s only appropriate that QR National is using the event as an opportunity to promote their over-height detection equipment technology. Many rail crossings across Australia have power lines overhead which carry over 25,000 volts of electricity. If a truck comes into contact… read more
Network Rail Program Says Safety Begins At The Design Stage
Construction safety is an important topic that all too often gets short shrift in the media. Thankfully, a new report addresses the myriad concerns that construction workers might have, especially as it concerns rail worksites. Network Rail’s Safety Leadership and Culture Change aims to get industry professionals involved in a dialogue about how best to… read more
Traveling Campaign Educates Iowans on Train Safety
There are only so many ways programs can spread the word about safety, which is why it’s sometimes a breath of fresh air to see a safety campaign being conducted in a unique way. And when I say conducted, I mean it in the truest sense of the word, as Union Pacific Railroad is currently… read more
