Swedish Rail provides body cameras for its train staff

October 4, 2021

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.

Washington woman convicted of ‘shunt’ attack on BNSF Railroad

Placed device that impairs train safety systems such as crossing guards and track signals

September 13, 2021

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.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao launches “Stop. Trains Can’t.” public safety awareness campaign

October 9, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced the launch of this year’s Stop. Trains Can’t. public education campaign, which will run through November 8. This national $6.6 million safety campaign will run on radio, digital, and social media, educating drivers not to gamble with their lives at rail grade crossings. The campaign will also target high-risk highway-railway crossings in Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Tennessee, and Texas.

Armed Patrols and Spot Checks Planned for European Trains

August 31, 2015

Security on Europe's rail networks will be stepped up with cross-border armed patrols and increased spot checks on trains.

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Swedish Rail provides body cameras for its train staff

Washington woman convicted of ‘shunt’ attack on BNSF Railroad

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao launches “Stop. Trains Can’t.” public safety awareness campaign

Armed Patrols and Spot Checks Planned for European Trains

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