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Frank Castellon named CSO at Metrolink

May 19, 2022

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

Swiss transit authority uses AI monitoring to secure rails

January 17, 2022

Baselland Transport AG (BLT), a Swiss public transit provider, has employed an AI-based platform from Nokia and Schweizer Electronics to better secure railroad crossings.

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.

Transportation Department announces $291 million in grants to improve the reliability and safety of US rail network

November 3, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced an investment of more than $291 million in grants for 11 intercity passenger rail projects in nine states through the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program).

USDOT to give $50 million in grants to improve railroad safety and security

USDOT to give $50M in grant money for railway safety

August 27, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation will fund up to $50 million in grants for commuter railroads interested in improving safety at crossings.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $248.5 Million in Grants to Support Railroad Infrastructure

March 20, 2020

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the recipients of $248.5 million in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, for a wide variety of state and local railroad infrastructure projects.

MBTA Safety Review Panel Makes Recommendations to Improve Safety

December 13, 2019

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and its Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) accepted a report from the MBTA Safety Review Panel that offers 34 recommendations with 61 corrective actions to improve safety for MBTA riders and staff.

2016 Rail Safety & Security Excellence Awards Announced

June 28, 2016

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced the winners of the annual Rail Safety & Security Excellence Awards.

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