Train tears through truck at west Knoxville railroad crossing
A collision at a railroad crossing on Jackson Street in Knoxville shut down a stretch of the road Tuesday afternoon.
Proposed rail safety provision faces industry roadblock
Less than four years after a California train disaster spurred passage of major safety legislation, railroad companies are pushing hard to relax the law’s chief provision. They have won over key Republicans and extracted a major concession from the Obama administration in their bid to scale back and delay a system to prevent crashes like the head-on collision that caused 25 deaths and 135 ...
Railroad quiet zone study bumped off 2012 budget - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 PST
In a split decision Tuesday, the Spokane Valley City Council decided not to consider funding a railroad quiet zone study in 2012. The discussion began in 2010 when a group of residents presented the council with a petition asking that trains not be allowed to blow their whistles at the Park and Vista roads crossings of the Union Pacific line north of Trent Avenue. The estimated cost of the study ...
Tomball unveils plans for mascot, new events
Tomball could spend nearly $5,000 for a city mascot costume in an effort to help market the city.
Police To Strictly Enforce Railroad Crossings
Police are cracking down on drivers who do not stop at railroad crossings.
Railroad companies fight safety rules
Less than four years after a California train disaster spurred passage of major safety legislation, railroad companies are pushing hard to relax the law’s chief provision.
On the Right Track
Los Gatos Weekly-Times File PhotographOn the Right TrackWhen in 1939 legendary railroad engineer William 'Billy' Jones (1884-1968) purchased the miniature steam locomotive pictured here, his intent was twofold.
Railroad blockage on Aquarena may ease with new overpass
A plan for a new city project is expected to increase safety, mobility and access along the Loop 82 corridor. The Aquarena Springs Drive overpass will allow vehicles to cross the Union Pacific Railroad line near the football stadium in an attempt to avoid train traffic back-up. The project is currently estimated to cost approximately $39 million for design, utility relocation, right-of-way and ...
Railroad companies fight safety rules, with help from GOP and Obama
By Justine Sharrock, Laurie Udesky and Stuart SilversteinFairWarning.org Less than four years after a California train disaster spurred passage of major safety legislation, railroad companies are pushing hard to relax the law’s chief provision. They have won over key Repub …
Harrisburg residents fight rail upgrades
Harrisburg residents and Town Council members are planning to fight future railroad upgrades planned by the N.C. Department of Transportation.