September 17, 2021 | BNSF, FRA, Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: Bellingham Herald, September 16, 2021) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A week after a federal agency blamed last year’s oil train derailment and fire north of Ferndale on safety lapses and “possible” vandalism, state Sen. Doug Ericksen is renewing his call for...
September 10, 2021 | Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: United States Department of Justice press release, September 9, 2021) SEATTLE — A 28-year-old Bellingham, Washington woman was convicted today in U.S. District Court in Seattle of violence against a railroad carrier, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M....
August 30, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: KRON4, August 29, 2021) SAN JOSE, Calif. — In the South Bay, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority service began Sunday. The service has been closed since late May due to the mass shooting at the rail yard where an employee killed nine coworkers....
August 6, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: WABC, August 4, 2021) NEWARK, N.J. — A man is facing several charges after he was captured on video cursing at and using racial slurs towards a New Jersey Transit conductor before assaulting him. Full story: www.abc7ny.com
August 4, 2021 | Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: Associated Press, August 3, 2021) WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — A Bellingham woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to a terrorist attack and violence against Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway in northwestern Washington. Full story:...
August 3, 2021 | Headlines, Oil Train, Railroad Security
(Source: Associated Press, August 2, 2021) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A Bellingham woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to a terrorist attack and violence against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway in northwestern Washington that investigators have suggested was...
May 14, 2021 | Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: Railway Age, May 13, 2021) NEW YORK — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will install new rail-cargo scanning systems at 12 rail ports of entry on the U.S. southern and northern land borders. Full story: Railway Age
May 11, 2021 | Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 10, 2021) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Transport Workers Union Local 100 last week called on the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to deploy additional officers and mental health resources to the...
January 18, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: WAVY, January 17, 2021) PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Amtrak is issuing a travel advisory in Washington D.C. ahead of the Presidential Inauguration. Amtrak will continue to operate service as scheduled, except for some services in Virginia. Full story:...
January 15, 2021 | Amtrak, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: Statement by Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn, January 14, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — “There is nothing more important than the safety of our employees. Since the start of the pandemic, our dedicated frontline employees have kept our trains running, providing a vital...
