The Latest Breaking News from Association of American Railroads

Ohio disaster & the runaway train lobby

Railroads have spent $285 million on lobbying and close to $50 million on Congressional donations over last decade

Salon · Feb 28, 2023

An NTSB report shows Norfolk Southern’s train was heating up for miles. The crew wasn’t warned until it was too late

PITTSBURGH — The Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3 had passed through three temperature sensors designed to alert problems like the hot bearing that eventually failed that day.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Risks for chemical spills are high, but here's how to protect yourself

The Ohio derailment is a reminder of what can happen for millions of Americans who live near railways. There are things people can do to better protect themselves from the hazards of chemical spills.

WEKU · Feb 18, 2023

Congress poised to pass resolution to avoid rail strike - Roll Call

Aiming to avert a Dec. 9 work stoppage, House and Senate leaders promised to pass legislation to enact a White House rail union agreement.

Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022

LOCALIZE IT: Strike deadline nears for key freight railroads

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The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

Global Centre of Rail Excellence signs memorandum of understanding with US firm MxV Rail

The rail research organisations have agreed to work together to share technical expertise and research

Birmingham Post · Jun 27, 2022