Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?
Category: Railroads
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Dining in Style, at 90 Miles an Hour
Train travel is thriving in Central Europe, and so are dining cars. We rode the rails from Prague to Zurich and beyond, sampling regional dishes and savoring the views.
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Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say
The New York Times – Business:Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.
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French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote
The New York Times – Business:Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.
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U.S. Approves a Merger Between Two Big North American Railroads
The New York Times – Business:Canadian Pacific’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern will create a railroad that links Canada, the United States and Mexico.
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The Ohio Train Derailment: A Timeline
The New York Times – Business:The Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals set off an emergency response as residents worried about long-term health effects.
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Norfolk Southern CEO Apologizes for East Palestine Train Derailment
The New York Times – Business:In prepared remarks released before a Senate hearing, the railroad chief executive says he is “determined to make it right” for the people of East Palestine.
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N.T.S.B. Will Investigate Norfolk Southern’s Safety Practices
The New York Times – Business:The agency said it was opening a special inquiry because the railway has had several significant accidents since late 2021.
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Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations
The New York Times – Business:Safety experts said the East Palestine derailment might not have happened had Norfolk Southern placed sensors closer together. The federal government doesn’t require or regulate their use.
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Rail Safety Upgrade in Greece Is Hobbled by Delays and Neglect
The New York Times – Business:The technology would have automatically stopped trains before they collided. Years of delays and neglect have left Greece with a hobbled system.
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After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill
The New York Times – Business:Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.