/tags/trains trains en-US WLRN Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:32:00 GMT /news/2023-04-21/tri-rail-new-train-designs Tri-Rail undergoes its first train design in more than 20 years as commuter ridership increases by 25%. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:32:00 GMT /news/2023-04-21/tri-rail-new-train-designs Wilkine Brutus /news/2022-11-21/largest-rail-union-rejects-contract-stoking-fears-of-a-strike The rail union representing 28,000 freight rail conductors, brakemen and yardmen has voted down the contract deal brokered by the Biden administration back in September. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:05:00 GMT /news/2022-11-21/largest-rail-union-rejects-contract-stoking-fears-of-a-strike Andrea Hsu /news/2022-05-04/cdc-reiterates-its-recommendation-for-masks-on-planes-and-trains Health officials continue to recommend that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate. Wed, 04 May 2022 15:28:16 GMT /news/2022-05-04/cdc-reiterates-its-recommendation-for-masks-on-planes-and-trains The Associated Press /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:03:56 GMT /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Will Stone, Maria Godoy /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-21/transit-riders-are-worried-about-safety-police-in-philly-are-trying-a-new-approach Homelessness and drug use became more visible on public transit during the pandemic, worrying commuters. Philadelphia is now pairing cops with social workers to help those in need. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:17:49 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-21/transit-riders-are-worried-about-safety-police-in-philly-are-trying-a-new-approach Martin Kaste /news/2022-04-07/carlos-gimenez-proposes-bill-to-end-mask-requirements-on-airplanes-and-trains The legislation would prevent the Transportation Safety Administration from requiring passengers on airplanes to wear masks in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:10:22 GMT /news/2022-04-07/carlos-gimenez-proposes-bill-to-end-mask-requirements-on-airplanes-and-trains Bryan Lowry /2021-09-26/investigators-want-to-know-what-caused-an-amtrak-train-to-derail-in-montana The westbound train, Empire Builder, was on its way from Chicago to Seattle when it left the tracks Saturday after near Joplin, Mont., killing three people. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:27:35 GMT /2021-09-26/investigators-want-to-know-what-caused-an-amtrak-train-to-derail-in-montana The Associated Press /news/2021-04-02/train-crashes-in-eastern-taiwan-killing-36-injuring-dozens Reports said a truck fell from a cliff above and landed on the tracks, where a train emerging from a tunnel smashed into it. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:00:34 GMT /news/2021-04-02/train-crashes-in-eastern-taiwan-killing-36-injuring-dozens The Associated Press /news/2019-12-02/brightline-train-has-the-worst-per-mile-death-rate-in-the-u-s-according-to-federal-data After Richard Branson announced his Virgin Group would partner with Brightline, Florida’s new higher-speed passenger rail service, a train whisked the… Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:54:51 GMT /news/2019-12-02/brightline-train-has-the-worst-per-mile-death-rate-in-the-u-s-according-to-federal-data Associated Press /news/2019-11-25/brightline-deaths-prompt-concern-from-desantis-oversight-letter-to-fdot In response to the ongoing spate of fatal accidents along the Florida East Coast rail corridor, Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked Florida Department of… Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:18:19 GMT /news/2019-11-25/brightline-deaths-prompt-concern-from-desantis-oversight-letter-to-fdot Rob Wile