The company, which operated the train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, is the first major freight railroad to join a federal program that allows workers to report safety issues.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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Slow Rollout of Electric Vehicle Charging Network Could Hinder E.V. Adoption
Lawmakers approved $5 billion for states to build a network of fast chargers two years ago. Although some states have made progress in recent weeks, most have not yet awarded contracts or started construction.
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America’s Truckers Face a Chronic Headache: Finding Parking
Parking spots for trucks are in short supply around the country, and the problem can lead to unsafe situations for long-haul truck drivers and other motorists.
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U.S. Fines Southwest Airlines $140 Million for Holiday Meltdown
The penalty is by far the largest ever imposed by the Transportation Department on an airline for consumer protection violations.
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A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, Officials Warn
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
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U.S. Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Lengthy Tarmac Delays
In 43 instances in recent years, the airline kept passengers stranded on the tarmac for hours in violation of federal rules, the Transportation Department said.
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Freight Railroads Seek Changes to Federal Safety Program Before Joining It
After the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the nation’s major freight railroads agreed to join a federal program for workers to report safety issues. But first, they want it to be overhauled.
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Help! JetBlue Stranded Our Boy Scout Troop in New York City
When their flight from Denver to J.F.K. was delayed, six scouts and three adults missed their connection back to Savannah, Ga., and had to make a choice: Wait five days or find their own way home.
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U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities
New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.
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Fourth of July Travel: What to Expect This Weekend
Delays and cancellations have hit airports in the Northeast, just in time for the July 4 holiday. Airlines and regulators are bickering about who is to blame. Here’s what you need to know.