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Railroad admin: Northeast Corridor billions behind on rail maintenance

Railroad admin: Northeast Corridor billions behind on rail maintenance

by Marisa Endicott | Apr 8, 2016 | Transportation

WASHINGTON—Less than a week after a spate of railway crashes, the nation’s top rail safety official said Thursday that the Northeast rail corridor is plagued by significant maintenance problems. “On the Northeast Corridor alone, we’re billions and billions...
Experts: To protect Americans, U.S. must help combat terrorism in Europe

Experts: To protect Americans, U.S. must help combat terrorism in Europe

by Marisa Endicott | Apr 7, 2016 | National Security

WASHINGTON — It’s in the interest of the United States to take a leadership role in combating terrorism in Europe so that the violence doesn’t spread to America or jeopardize Americans abroad, senators and experts said at a Homeland Security...
Airport strikers say lax training a security threat

Airport strikers say lax training a security threat

by Marisa Endicott | Apr 1, 2016 | Transportation

WASHINGTON — Striking workers at 10 major airports demanding higher wages Thursday also said lack of emergency preparedness training means they aren’t well-equipped to respond to security threats. Airport workers such as baggage handlers, wheel chair...
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