NTSB: Amtrak Train Was Going Double the Speed Limit Before Crash May 14, 2015 By Angela Greiling Keane, Mark Drajem and Romy Varghese The New York-bound Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia, killing seven and injuring more than 200, was traveling 106 miles...
6 Killed, Scores Injured as Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia May 13, 2015 By Jeff Plungis and Sophia Pearson Investigators are trying to find out what caused a New York-bound Amtrak train to derail in Philadelphia, killing six, injuring...
As U.S. Economy Improves, Fatalities at Railroad Crossings Rise February 6, 2015 By Alan Levin Fatalities at train crossings are starting to creep back up after years of decline, possibly due to an improving economy...
Louisiana Won’t Disclose Oil Train Transport Records July 9, 2014 Louisiana officials are refusing to disclose the details of crude oil shipments railroads haul through the state. The state Department...
Aon Launches Excess Liability Facility for Railroad Business October 22, 2013 Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc, has launched Aon Rail Excess Liability facility. The insurance...
Railroad Industry Wants Delay in Safety Technology Requirement September 4, 2013 By Joan Lowy Despite a rash of deadly train crashes, the railroad industry’s allies in Congress are trying to push back the deadline...