Domestic News
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A U.S. rail company under fire for high-profile derailments says it has found an “urgent safety issue” with loose wheels on train cars made by National Steel Car in Hamilton. |
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The freight rail industry has outlined what steps it will take next to boost rail safety, including installing approximately 1,000 new wayside detectors and improving communications with first responders. |
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Senators grew visibly frustrated during a tense congressional hearing on the Feb. 3 train derailment that spilled hazardous chemicals in an Ohio town as the CEO of Norfolk Southern. |
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Norfolk Southern and the Port of Virginia are not only targeting importers using trans-Atlantic services from Europe and Asia, but also exporters moving goods through Memphis, like the cotton industry. |
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The Surface Transportation Board yesterday announced the appointment of nine people to the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee. |
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The Department of Transportation’s Inspector General’s office announced Friday that it is launching an audit of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s contract with CRRC. |
International News
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Saudi Arabia’s national oil company reported record annual profit of $161 billion for 2022, the largest ever by an energy firm. |
