Mark Walker
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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...
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.
Biden Seeks Compensation for Passengers for Flight Delays and Cancellations
The Transportation Department said it was proposing a rule that would require airlines to provide cash payments to passengers for significant flight disruptions.
House Passes Bill to Study FAA Alert System Whose Outage Grounded Flights
The outage caused departures nationwide to be halted one morning this month, disrupting travel and drawing attention to the Federal Aviation Administration’s outdated technology.
Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat
Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system outage wreaked havoc on flights.
Democratic Senators Press Southwest Over Its Christmas Meltdown
A group of lawmakers sent a letter to the airline’s chief executive seeking information about the widespread disruptions that stranded travelers last month.
Phil Washington, Biden’s F.A.A. Nominee, Faces Murky Road to Confirmation
The nominee, Phillip A. Washington, who has yet to receive a confirmation hearing, has drawn scrutiny over his aviation experience and his involvement in a...
GOP Lawmakers Question Amtrak Over Six-Figure Bonuses
Two Republicans on the House Transportation Committee asked the rail service to explain how it awards bonuses after top executives received payouts of more than...