by John Esterly | Jan 31, 2025 | Front Page, Legislation
On the two year anniversary of the tragic East Palestine derailment, the Ohio State Legislative Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reflects on the action of our elected officials. Whether it be Vice President JD Vance and Senator Sherrod...
by John Esterly | Apr 8, 2024 | Front Page, Legislation
Ohio House Bill 372 (Grim/Hoops) and Ohio Senate Bill 233 (DeMora/Kunze), known informally as Stop, Look, and Listen, closes a gap in the statute by giving railroad equipment other than trains the same protections at public road crossings. HB372/SB233 have bipartisan...
by John Esterly | Feb 3, 2024 | Front Page, Legislation, Regulation
As we mark the solemn one-year anniversary of the East Palestine derailment in eastern Ohio, we find ourselves reflecting on the progress made in enhancing rail safety and the work still yet to be done. Ohio’s legislature responded to last year’s...
