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CP refutes faulty brakes as cause of fatal train derailment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has cited faulty brakes as being one of the causes behind a fatal 2019 derailment of a 112-car grain train — a finding that Canadian Pacific disputes.

The February 2019 accident involved a CP (NYSE: CP) train with 112 loaded hopper cars traveling from Calgary, Alberta, to Vancouver, British Columbia. According to TSB, the inbound train crew wasn’t able to slow down the train adequately while descending the steep 13.5-mile-long Field Hill, and so...

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From revision to rule, FRA issues revamped brake safety standards

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a final rule Friday related to brake safety standards.

The agency hopes the revised standards will enable more consistency between U.S. and Canadian standards. FRA also says the new standards incorporate safer and newer technologies while also reducing costs.

“Incorporating technologies and safety practices, this final rule improves freight rail efficiency and will make our freight rail system competitive for the future,” said FRA Administrator Ron...

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Putting the brakes on brakes

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Congress’ infrastructure bill is no stranger to controversial issues, including train crew sizes, the prospect of shipping liquefied natural gas via rail, and government studies on precision scheduled railroading and demurrage and accessorial charges.

Add one other item to the list: federal regulation on air brakes.

Part of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s (T&I) INVEST in America Act, which has been folded into the Moving Forward Act, is an item pertaining to DB-60...

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Rail News – Regulatory Round-Up

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Last week, the Surface Transportation Board and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada took steps that could potentially lead to a modification of existing regulations. Here’s what happened:

Surface Transportation Board welcomes talks with stakeholders on rate review

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is allowing board members and staff to meet informally with stakeholders over the board’s proposed rule regarding final offer rate review. The proposed rule is part of the proceeding Ex Parte

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