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One Year After East Palestine Derailment: Commitment to Rail Safety

One Year After East Palestine Derailment: Commitment to Rail Safety

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...
Comment on Proposed Crew Size Regulation

Comment on Proposed Crew Size Regulation

by John Esterly | Sep 19, 2022 | Front Page, Regulation

DATE: September 19, 2022SUBJECT: Flyer #2: FRA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Crew Size RegulationREGULATION: Proposed Updated to reflect new due date of December 2, 2022. As of this morning, there is one week left in the public comment period for the FRA’s...
Hours of Service – Crew Relief and Transportation

Hours of Service – Crew Relief and Transportation

by John Esterly | Jul 29, 2022 | Front Page, Regulation

DATE: July 29, 2022SUBJECT: Flyer #1: Hours of Service – Crew Relief and TransportationREGULATION: 49 CFR § 228 and 49 U.S.C. § 21103 Some Hours of Service Law (HSL) violations are obvious – being ordered to operate a train in excess of 12 hours, for example....

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