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Minimum crew size bill awaits vote in Washington State Senate
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 16 — The BLET Washington State Legislative Board, in conjunction with the SMART-TD Washington Legislative Board, has been lobbying the Washington State Legislature in support of legislation that would require two qualified crew members on trains operating in the state of Washington. Recently, this legislation (HB 1841) passed the State Assembly and…
Read More24-year CSX employee killed in accident at Wauhatchie Yards
(Source: The Chattanoogan, April 14, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 24-year employee of CSX Transportation has been killed in an accident at the Wauhatchie Yards. Allen Lowe was struck by a train. He was the father of two children. Full story: The Chattanoogan Monday, April 15, 2019
Read MoreFundamentals on Witness Preparation
(Source: Conference Reporter Newsletter 04/11/2019) At the Tampa conference last month, the speaker covered the topics of direct & cross-examination. A key part is the preparation, and here are his five points. The preface to each point is: Tell your witness to. . . . 1. Tell the truth. It seems obvious, but not…
Read MoreSTB to hold hearing on Class Is’ demurrage, accessorial charges
(Source: Progressive Railroading 04/12/2019) The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has announced the details for its May 22 public hearing on railroad demurrage and accessorial charges. The board will receive information from railroads, shippers, receivers, third-party logistics providers, and other interested parties about their recent experiences with demurrage and accessorial charges, including matters such as reciprocity, commercial fairness, the impact…
Read MoreBNSF receives FAA exemption to advance drone operations
(Source: Progressive Railroading 04/12/2019) By Vesna Brajkovic, Associate Editor BNSF Railway Co. last week was granted exemptions from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, which will help lay the foundation for expanded drone operations, according to an FAA grant of exemption document. BNSF has been testing and using unmanned aerial systems (UAS),…
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