After negotiations, the Railway Safety Act of 2023 has been moved to the Senate floor following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Antwan D. Banks has been hired as Director of Enterprise Security for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association to defend trucking cybersecurity.

The Association of American Railroads announced next steps in improving freight rail safety following recent passenger and freight derailments.

King County Metro, the transit department serving communities across Washington State, has instituted a campaign to prevent harassment on public transit.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has required the MBTA to conduct 53 corrective actions in response to safety concerns. The Quality, Compliance and Oversight Office will help improve safety at the MBTA.

Law enforcement leader Charles Cato has been named the new Chief of Police at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

Transit security practitioner and subject matter expert Frank Castellon joined Metrolink as Chief Safety, Security & Compliance Officer.

Train staff are equipped with body cameras to further monitor activities in train cars and on platforms. Swedish rail company SJ AB aims to increase safety and security for its passengers with the technology.

A 28-year-old Bellingham, Wash. woman was convicted of placing a ‘shunt’ – a device that interferes with train signals – on the BNSF Railway tracks.