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Transportation Dept. issues railway safety rule

The final rule issued by the Department of Transportation on Tuesday states: Freight trains require at least two crew members.. By doing so, A long-standing request to the railway labor unionthey argue that having a second person prevents workers from overexerting themselves. “Common sense dictates that large freight trains (some over 3 miles long) should […]

Government failing targets to fix UK railway system, watchdog reports | Rail transport

Government plans to overhaul the country’s deteriorating rail system are far behind schedule and promised savings are yet to be achieved, according to a highly critical report by the government’s spending watchdog. A National Audit Office (NAO) assessment of the progress of ministers’ plans found that none of the 12 ‘high level benefits’ targets set […]

Ohio train strikes truck stuck on railway as oblivious driver looks on

An unsuspecting truck driver, on the verge of death, stops his 18-wheeler at a railroad crossing in front of a speeding train, and the train crashes into the truck, leaving the big white rig in a pile of rubble. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Village of Versailles, Ohio, when a semi-truck […]

Three people wounded in Paris knife attack at railway station | Paris

A man has been arrested after three people were stabbed at a busy Paris train station. Reports said the alleged attacker was first tackled by a passenger and a security guard at Gare de Lyon just before 8am on Saturday, before police arrived on the scene. Police said early indications suggest the attack was not […]