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Metra Outlines 2024 Construction Plan

Marybeth Luczak
April 5, 2024
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CHICAGO – Metra on April 3 detailed its construction program for 2024, covering station, track, road crossing, bridge, and signal/communications improvement projects along the Chicagoland commuter railroad’s 11 lines totaling nearly 500 route-miles. In…

Federal Grant Awarded to NJ TRANSIT to Develop Artificial Intelligence System for Grade Crossing Safety

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April 3, 2024
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NEWARK, N.J. –– NJ TRANSIT has been awarded a federal grant to work with Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) to implement AI-powered safety systems on light rail vehicles at grade crossings.
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FRA Issues Final Rule on Train Crew Size

David C. Lester
April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a final rule requiring two crew members on nearly all freight and passenger trains.
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Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Awards $200,000 for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns in 10 States

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April 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON –– Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), today announced $200,000 in competitive crossing safety awareness grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 10 states.
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Safe Air Boeing 727 Collides With MD-82 At Malakal Airfield in South Sudan

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April 1, 2024
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While the MD-82 was already written off, the Boeing 727 was also damaged beyond repair.

Gulf Air Flight 771 : A Cabin Crew Perspective

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March 31, 2024
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Almost 40 years on, flight 771still remains a mystery.

Even Hold Bags Have Restrictions: These Items Are Not Allowed In Checked Luggage

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March 29, 2024
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Some equipment or devices that are considered prohibited may surprise you.

Philippine Airlines Flight 143: The Boeing 737-300’s First Hull Loss

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March 27, 2024
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A Philippine Airlines Boeing 737-300 became the first hull loss of the aircraft after an explosion in the fuel tank.

Is Flying Safer Than Driving? 5 Key Considerations

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March 27, 2024
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A deep dive into the modern aviation industry to assess if flying is safer than driving.

FTA Proposes Minimum Safety Standards for Rail Transit Roadway Workers

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – FTA proposed minimum safety standards that would work to ensure the safe operation of public transportation systems.
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