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Families of D.C. crash victims urge action on aviation safety

Loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington urged Congress and regulators to do more to prevent similar tragedies.

September 15, 2026
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Amazon to expand drone delivery to 500 cities

Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes, Amazon said in a news release. The drones can carry packages up to 5 pounds.

August 19, 2026
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FRA seeks tougher English standards for Mexican rail crews

The Trump administration says Mexican train crews crossing the border must understand key safety information in English and not threaten U.S. jobs.

July 31, 2026
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Trump wants veterans to replace immigrants who lost CDLs

A new campaign launched July 24 will promote programs that let veterans who recently drove large military vehicles skip the required skills test for a CDL.

July 24, 2026
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Union Pacific picks up CN's support for acquisition plan

The deal to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad has been divisive within the industry because it would concentrate so much market power in the hands of one company.

July 23, 2026
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NTSB Recommends Alcohol Detection Systems for School Buses

The NTSB recommended for the first time that all new school buses be equipped with alcohol detection systems that can disable the bus.

April 24, 2026
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Norfolk Southern Profit Falls 27% in Q1

The derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has boosted earnings in recent quarters as the railroad collected insurance payments, but that wasn't the case this time.

April 24, 2026
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Union Pacific Profit Up 5% as It Builds Toward Acquisition

Union Pacific delivered 5% higher earnings in Q1 as the railroad prepares to convince regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern is a good idea.

April 23, 2026
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CSX Reports Higher Profit as Shipments Increase

CSX railroad's profit jumped 25% in the first quarter as the Jacksonville, Fla.-based railroad hauled 3% more shipments and cut its expenses.

April 22, 2026
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House Approves Aviation Safety Bill

The House bill, called the Alert Act, has the backing of industry groups, but lawmakers will now have to try to find a compromise that will satisfy the Senate.

April 15, 2026

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