Latest News Updates From Josh Funk

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Key senators and the families of the 67 victims killed in a 2025 midair collision over Washington think the bill needs to be strengthened.

“These systems function primarily as convenience features rather than safety enhancements,” NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said.

A revised version of the House’s aviation safety bill now has the backing of the National Transportation Safety Board.

President Donald Trump's administration said March 9 that it believes the firing is justified. Todd Inman said, “I look forward to defending my reputation through all legal means possible.”

Chair Jennifer Homendy said the House bill’s “watered-down” requirements wouldn’t do enough to prevent a future tragedy, and wouldn’t be as effective as a Senate bill that came up short of passing in the House.