More Articles for Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
LaHood proposes changes to FRA regs
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed changes to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) regulations governing the installation of positive train control (PTC) systems. The amendments will provide greater flexibility to railroads and FRA ... Read More...
U.S. DOT launches initiative to prevent employee fatigue, increase safety on U.S. railways
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule on Aug.12 limiting the number of consecutive hours passenger railroad workers can be on the job. The new Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulation will reduce risk ... Read More...
