Federal Legislation & Regulation

FRA issues final rule on freight-rail brake safety tests »

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Huron Central Railway shutdown date extended to June 2021 »

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Safety

WMATA issues investigative report on working conditions »

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Intermodal

Schneider Bulk Express Intermodal expands to Canada via CN »

KEYWORDS: Schneider, bulk express intermodal service, Canada, CN, Canadian National

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Passenger Rail

Virginia transportation board OKs revenue program to fund rail improvements »

KEYWORDS: Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, NVTC, CTB, WMATA, McLean Station, Commuter Choice

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Safety

Operation Lifesaver launches new first-responder safety course »

KEYWORDS: Operation Lifesaver, OLI, railroad investigation and safety course, RISC, safety

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Federal Legislation & Regulation

FTA gives transit agencies a break from certain rules during pandemic »

KEYWORDS: Federal Transit Administration, FTA, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program, Emergency Relief Program, pandemic, COVID-19

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Rail supplier news from ARM, Alstom, Teleste, Dewberry, Urban and ASLRRA (Dec. 14) »

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