The head of the Association of American Railroads told the NTSB that freight railroads are less than one-third finished with the installation of necessary equipment for the 60,000 route miles where PTC is required by that date.
The current federal highways and infrastructure funding law requires the agency to issue final regulations by Oct. 1. It will host a March 22 listening session to solicit ideas.
The state House and Senate transportation committees are considering HB 0894 this week. It would allow motorcycle drivers and passengers 21 and older not to wear a helmet.
Ann Sherry has been appointed to replace Tom Phillips by the country's minister for employment and workplace relations.
Strikes on aircraft in the United States haven't abated, according to an article by Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Lehmann.
The National Safety Council estimates there were around 36,200 traffic-related fatalities last year.
Volvo Group announced that Volvo Group Venture Capital has "joined forces with the objective of delivering innovative safety-centric solutions to the global commercial vehicle industry."
The day before its Feb. 27 public forum in Washington, D.C., the safety board will conduct a hearing on a head-on collision of two Union Pacific trains in June 2012.
To achieve the government-mandated 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, vehicle prices should increase by an estimated $2,600.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority has implemented classes and new safety regulations to prevent worker fatalities in the future.
The maximum civil penalty is $175,000 for a knowing violation that results in death, serious or severe injury to someone, or substantial property damage.
A California captain is suing the Coast Guard to get his license back after causing San Francisco Bay's worst spill oil since 1988.
The Independent Pilots Association has filed new comments offering its own economic analysis that challenges FAA's cost and benefit estimates used to justify excluding cargo airlines from the fatigue regulation.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is coordinating with six northeastern states, some of which have exempted drivers until at least Feb. 18 to deliver emergency supplies.
One underwater platform has been installed and the second is about to be placed. Later this month, the salvors will complete a simulation model predicting how much water inside the ship will be released when it is rotated upright.
The federal agency joined Purdue University researchers to champion this technology, which can extend the service life of bridge decks and thus reduce state repair and maintenance costs.
The Tokyo utility company will buy about 800,000 tons of it annually starting in 2017 from an export facility to be built by Cameron LNG.
The agency's chairman, Deborah A.P. Hersman, said its investigators are focused on the design and certification requirements of the lithium-ion battery.
Camera and sensor technologies, policies, certified spotters, training programs, a companywide ban on cell phone use – the panel of stakeholders at a Feb. 5 OSHA meeting in Arlington, Texas suggested all of these.
Widespread managerial turnover in maritime and in the oil & gas exploration and production industry has sparked development of new training tools on coaching and mentoring.