A year after train accident killed her husband, wife returns to scene for first time with safety message

On Dec. 21, 2024, Columbus Jackson was killed when he drove around railroad crossing arms before being hit by a train. Now, his widow advocating for safety.
Longmont Times-Call

Crash takes out railroad crossing arm apparatus in Longmont

A man was arrested after a Wednesday morning crash that broke the railroad crossing arm apparatus at Ken Pratt Boulevard and ...
Opinion

‘They need to do a lot more’: New Florida rules won’t fix Brightline’s deadly tracks

Florida’s new rules for rail crossings take effect Jan. 1, aimed at reducing the number of drivers and pedestrians killed by trains. The rail manual is a substantial rewrite of what is currently in ...
inforum

If West Fargo expands north, a railroad overpass is recommended

WEST FARGO — West Fargo officials had a first look Monday, Dec. 1, at what types of railroad crossings may be needed in the city's north end, where development is expected to boom once the F-M ...
WLWT

Train hits parked U-Haul truck in Hamilton, shutting down several railroad crossings

Several railroad crossings in Hamilton are shut down after a train hit a parked U-Haul truck in Hamilton.It happened around 1:20 p.m. when a train traveling on the tracks hit a parked U-Haul truck ...
WZDX

Fort Payne railroad crossing update

Only change as of right now is 22nd St is closed but hopefully will open by the end of the day (Nov. 24). 5th St. 14th St. 20th St. 38th St. 35th St. UPDATE (Nov. 17) - Norfolk Southern Railroad will ...
Richland Source

Railroad crossing repairs will impact Richland County roads

MANSFIELD — The Richland County Engineer’s Office has been notified by CSX Railroad that the company will be performing crossing repairs on a number of road crossings in the northwest part of the ...
WAFF

Madison implementing AI-programmed cameras at railroad crossings to avoid traffic delays

Members of Al Azhar Temple No. 195 helped those in need this holiday weekend in Huntsville by cooking and putting together gift bags at the Downtown Rescue Mission. A narcotics investigation led to ...
al.com

Birmingham City Council increases Railroad Park funding to $1 million

After 15 years, Birmingham’s front lawn is getting a cash infusion to help it continue strengthening the viability of downtown. The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved an increase in its ...
Newsday

The horrific LIRR Thanksgiving crash, 75 years ago, that spurred a turnaround in the railroad's passenger safety

It was the crash that doomed the Long Island Rail Road — and, ultimately, saved it. A pivotal moment in Long Island and metro New York transportation history; one that led state officials to wrest ...
localaccidentreports

Pedestrian Accidents at Pittsburgh Railroad Crossings: Safety and Legal Recourse

Pedestrian safety near railroad crossings has become a growing concern across Pennsylvania, especially in urban centers such as Pittsburgh, where foot traffic intersects with busy rail lines. A ...