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Railroad Security News Information on Safe Rails, Secure America program Download Safe Rails, Secure America Form (PDF) BLET-IBT News Releases Newspaper Headlines • Amtrak increases security for trains to Vancouver Tuesday, February 09, 2010 • 2 charged with setting off explosion on Va. tracks Tuesday, February 02, 2010 • Charges brought against man who made threats on Amtrak train Tuesday, February 02, 2010 • Police explosion on railroad tracks Friday, January 29, 2010 • Metra train halted as Wilmette cops inspect suspicious package Monday, January 25, 2010 • New Jersey train station on 'bin Laden' alert Tuesday, January 19, 2010 • Union Pacific locomotive reported missing from Omaha yard Tuesday, January 19, 2010 • Opinion: What’s to stop terror on our tracks? Thursday, January 14, 2010 • Georgia governor announces rail security partnership with CSX Monday, January 11, 2010 • US transport security expert: "Vancouver is a prime terrorist target 365 days a year" Friday, January 08, 2010 • Amtrak reviews air scare intelligence, urges vigilance Tuesday, January 05, 2010 • APTA: House 'sends message' to DHS, TSA about bolstering transportation security Tuesday, December 08, 2009 • TSA nominee gets Senate committee nod Monday, November 23, 2009 • Feds ride rails to stop bombers in their tracks Tuesday, November 17, 2009 • Suspicious powder on NJ Transit train was Ultra Slim-Fast Friday, November 13, 2009 • Security checks set Friday at Maryland commuter train stations Tuesday, October 27, 2009 • Police arrest Oklahoma City man after fake bombs found at railroad Tuesday, October 13, 2009 • Oklahoma City bomb squad blowing up suspicious devices at BNSF tracks Monday, October 12, 2009 • Railroads join environmental groups, security experts on hazards of toxic cargo Monday, October 12, 2009 • Opinion: 'I Hate Mom' tattoo never a good sign Thursday, September 24, 2009 • Stadiums, hotels warned to watch for terrorists Wednesday, September 23, 2009 • NYC terror probe: LIRR elevates police presence after terror arrests Wednesday, September 23, 2009 • Hoffa: Nation’s rails remain vulnerable to attack Friday, September 18, 2009 • Canadian review of rail security at borders cites major gaps Monday, September 14, 2009 • Feds urge vigilance on 9/11 anniversary Friday, September 11, 2009 • U.S., N.J. Homeland Security officials discuss combating terrorism at Jersey City conference Thursday, September 10, 2009 • Rail station security checks not due to terrorist threat, Amtrak says Thursday, September 10, 2009 • Amtrak conducts major East Coast security search Thursday, September 10, 2009 • Amtrak, TSA and local law enforcement launch operation ALERTS at Northeast Corridor Wednesday, September 09, 2009 • Amtrak ‘security surge’ includes random bag checks Wednesday, September 09, 2009 • U.S. agencies team up with Mexican authorities to thwart drug, weapon smuggling Wednesday, August 19, 2009 • Philly elevated line to get closed-circuit cameras Wednesday, August 12, 2009 • Metra security: $6.5 million in federal stimulus funds to guard against terror attacks Thursday, July 30, 2009 • TSA to begin Metra commuter train patrols Wednesday, July 29, 2009 • Reward offer increased for Sugar Grove railway bomber Monday, July 27, 2009 • Terrorist: Rail knowledge came from riding LIRR Monday, July 27, 2009 • U.S. man says aided al Qaeda plan NY railroad attack Monday, July 27, 2009 • $7,500 reward offered for bombing of suburban Chicago railroad facility Thursday, July 23, 2009 • Bomb threat temporarily closes BNSF yard in Barstow Tuesday, July 14, 2009 • Suspect charged in train-bulldozer accident Wednesday, July 08, 2009 • Metra adding security force to morning commuter lines Wednesday, July 01, 2009 • Minot police still seek train tampering suspects Wednesday, June 24, 2009 • Canadian police engineer anti-terrorism plan Monday, June 22, 2009 • Opinion: Terror threats ought to factor into rail routes Friday, June 19, 2009 • Amtrak's VP of security leaving railway Monday, June 01, 2009 • PATH emergency drill, done as advertised Wednesday, May 20, 2009 • Railroad bombing: $5,000 reward offered in investigation of blast in switching shed near Sugar Grove Friday, May 15, 2009 • SEPTA selects KeyWatcher for heightened security Tuesday, May 12, 2009 • Minot police say locomotive tampering is likely not terrorism Friday, May 08, 2009 • U.S., Canadian governments and CP team up to bolster border-crossing security Friday, May 08, 2009 • Transit security funding gets snarled in traffic Tuesday, April 14, 2009 • Transit security: CTA says it's on slow train for terrorist alerts Tuesday, March 24, 2009 • Opinion: Unspent funds for train safety, security make N.J. lawmakers furious Monday, March 16, 2009 • Spain commemorates Madrid train bombings Wednesday, March 11, 2009 • British cops pop in for rail terror program Friday, March 06, 2009 • US, British rail police to jointly patrol stations Monday, March 02, 2009 • Rail lines, bus systems show security shortfalls Friday, January 30, 2009 • Secret Service agent causes nearly 2-hour Metra delay, passenger search Friday, January 16, 2009 • Bomb scare disrupts service on LIRR’s Long Beach branch Wednesday, January 14, 2009 • Security of Obama train trip worries some Wednesday, January 07, 2009 • Groups stress security risks of inauguration train trip Wednesday, January 07, 2009 • U.S. let chlorine rail through city Tuesday, December 30, 2008 • TSA extends rail security deadline Tuesday, December 30, 2008 • Hazmat's indirect rail route Wednesday, December 10, 2008 • Terror threats prompt Pa. rail security focus Tuesday, December 09, 2008 • Security stepped up on NY subways after FBI warning of possible terror plot Monday, December 01, 2008 • Baltimore police arrest MARC passenger carrying a rifle, believed bound for D.C. Thursday, November 20, 2008 • DHS issues rule to strengthen rail security Thursday, November 20, 2008 • DHS to provide $388 million in FY09 transit security grants Friday, November 07, 2008 • Bridgeport train station evacuated in bomb scare Tuesday, November 04, 2008 • Railroad Retirement Board: Dual benefit payments Friday, October 24, 2008 • Spain makes train bomb-related terror arrests Friday, October 17, 2008 • Editorial: Move chemical trains out of town Thursday, October 09, 2008 • Rail security drill involves 150 Amtrak stations Wednesday, September 24, 2008 • Police mobilize at Northeast rail stations Tuesday, September 23, 2008 • Dems blast Bush Administration on security Wednesday, September 10, 2008 • 'Bomb' destroyed in N. Bergen after rail-township battle Monday, September 08, 2008 • Bomb scare spurs search of freight train in NJ Monday, September 08, 2008 • Amtrak purchases advanced explosives detection systems Monday, August 04, 2008 • Israel’s Nice Systems gets NS security deal Wednesday, July 30, 2008 • NJ Transit train evacuated in after suspicious note found Wednesday, July 30, 2008 • Suspicious man, package closes Richmond BART, halts Amtrak service for hours Tuesday, July 22, 2008 • Amtrak expands random security sweeps Friday, July 11, 2008 • Amtrak security is visibly on track Friday, July 11, 2008 • Part 2: Las Vegas train safety derailed Wednesday, July 09, 2008 • Part 1: Las Vegas train safety derailed Wednesday, July 09, 2008 • Railroads must find safest routes for toxic cargo Tuesday, July 08, 2008 • U.S. starts regulating freight rail security Thursday, July 03, 2008 • Agreement reached on Penn Station security measures Tuesday, April 22, 2008 • NYPD commissioner seeks Penn Station security barrier Thursday, April 10, 2008 • Stalled security plan for Penn Station roils riders Thursday, April 10, 2008 • SEPTA to beef up security after fatal attack Wednesday, April 09, 2008 • NYPD letter blasts security lapses at Penn Station Wednesday, April 09, 2008 • Mobile security teams unveiled to keep Amtrak safe Monday, March 24, 2008 • Anti-terror rules for trains rapped Tuesday, March 18, 2008 • Opinion: U.S. fears drug cartels, terrorists using rail and bus systems Wednesday, March 12, 2008 • Class I railroad awards rail security contract Thursday, March 06, 2008 • Rail security: Gov't warns of terror threat to trains Wednesday, March 05, 2008 • Amtrak security screenings to move west from Northeast Corridor startup Monday, February 25, 2008 • Security searches don't faze Amtrak passengers Friday, February 22, 2008 • Editorial: Amtrak security overdue Thursday, February 21, 2008 • Mich. passengers react to Amtrak's random inspections Thursday, February 21, 2008 • Amtrak security more visible Thursday, February 21, 2008 • SEPTA: No plans to start bag searches Wednesday, February 20, 2008 • Amtrak outlines security features Wednesday, February 20, 2008 • Amtrak to unveil new security measures including random bag screening Tuesday, February 19, 2008 • Anti-terror group rides passenger trains Monday, February 04, 2008 • Maryland, CSX to share security data Friday, February 01, 2008 • Canadian railroad association, government update rail security agreement Monday, November 19, 2007 • Opinion: Derailed CSX train exposes weakness in rail security Wednesday, November 14, 2007 • Security camera plans worry BART passengers Friday, November 02, 2007 • ‘Suspicious’ suitcase stops Metra train 3 hours Thursday, November 01, 2007 • Madrid train bombers get 40,000 years in prison Thursday, November 01, 2007 • Opinion: The rail threat Monday, October 22, 2007 • TSA to test new thermal cameras in rail stations Friday, October 05, 2007 • Wear and tear blamed for Metra derailments Thursday, October 04, 2007 • Amtrak bomb threat delays trains Wednesday, October 03, 2007 • FBI offers $50,000 reward Metra incident Wednesday, October 03, 2007 • Metra trains jump tracks Wednesday, October 03, 2007 • Damaged Metra tracks show vulnerability Friday, September 28, 2007 • FBI Investigating Metra track 'sabotage' Thursday, September 27, 2007 • Conn. expects $2M from feds for transit security Wednesday, September 19, 2007 • Officials: Iowa span vulnerable to attack Wednesday, September 19, 2007 • Rail security proponents: Increase funds Friday, September 14, 2007 • U.S. struggles to stabilize security holes Monday, September 10, 2007 • Heightened Amtrak security debuts in N.Y. Friday, September 07, 2007 • New case of track sabotage for BNSF Tuesday, August 21, 2007 • Opinion: Railroad security still needs upgrades Friday, August 17, 2007 • Feds pledge $64.2M to tighten transit security Friday, August 17, 2007 • DHS awards $110 million on port security funding Friday, August 17, 2007 • NYC gets more anti-terror aid for transit Thursday, August 16, 2007 • Terrorism suspected in Russian train blast Wednesday, August 15, 2007 • Russia launches terror probe after train bomb Tuesday, August 14, 2007 • Ky. starts new rail tracking system Friday, August 03, 2007 • Rail safety legislation could have a major impact on N. Texas Wednesday, August 01, 2007 • Congress passes landmark land transportation security whistleblower protections Tuesday, July 31, 2007 • Congress approves rail cargo measure Monday, July 30, 2007 • Deal reached on security bill Friday, July 27, 2007 • Security has left the station Monday, July 23, 2007 • CSX to open to NY, NJ security agents Wednesday, July 18, 2007 • Rail, states to announce security deal Tuesday, July 17, 2007 • Pueblo test track to play role in homeland security Monday, July 16, 2007 • FTC asked to probe background checks on rail workers Thursday, July 12, 2007 • Copper wire thefts threaten trains Tuesday, July 10, 2007 • Penn State study suggests ways to improve US rail safety Thursday, July 05, 2007 • Opinion: A daily danger — chemical sites, rail tank cars Tuesday, July 03, 2007 • U.S. boosts security at transit centers Tuesday, July 03, 2007 • Security project aims to thwart rail terrorists Tuesday, June 26, 2007 • MTA canine teams now patrols for terrorism Thursday, June 14, 2007 • For security, LIRR moves lockers Wednesday, June 13, 2007 • Report: MTA still lags on subway security projects Wednesday, June 13, 2007 • How safe are our railways? Wednesday, June 13, 2007 • Pipeline plot demonstrates dangers of mundane targets Tuesday, June 05, 2007 • Bomb scare on Schenectady Amtrak train Monday, June 04, 2007 • Opinion: Terrorists, chemicals and trains Monday, June 04, 2007 • 3 bombs discovered on train in India Monday, May 21, 2007 • Police probe video on how to sabotage trains Thursday, May 17, 2007 • DHS establishes rail test center for radiation detection Tuesday, May 15, 2007 • YouTube video shows how to sabotage a train Tuesday, May 15, 2007 • Amtrak train evacuated after bomb threat Monday, May 14, 2007 • House backs bill unraveling Homeland Security personnel reforms Friday, May 11, 2007 • Lautenberg: Security grants on the way to protect N.J. Friday, May 11, 2007 • Feds shell out $445 million for transit, port security Friday, May 11, 2007 • L.A. train station shut after explosive device taken Thursday, May 10, 2007 • Spotlight increases on port security Tuesday, April 24, 2007 • New rules for industry don't require switch to safer chemicals Tuesday, April 24, 2007 • Opinion: America's rail danger Friday, April 20, 2007 • City’s focus on security after attack on engineer Wednesday, April 18, 2007 • Bill would improve El Paso rail security Wednesday, April 11, 2007 • Trains open to attack, activists contend Wednesday, April 04, 2007 • Rail lines in Tucson could be terror bait Monday, April 02, 2007 • Feds to inspect bags at train stations Thursday, March 29, 2007 • House approves rail security legislation Wednesday, March 28, 2007 • Opinion: Railroad security is a late arrival Tuesday, March 27, 2007 • Officials stage terror attack at LIRR station Monday, March 26, 2007 • Homeland Security official says infrastructure protection a constant task Friday, March 23, 2007 • Railroad security now includes terrorism Friday, March 23, 2007 • MBTA will add cops, cameras, to stations Thursday, March 22, 2007 • TSA, New York state police join commuter rail security effort Thursday, March 22, 2007 • Metro-North, LIRR get security boost Wednesday, March 21, 2007 • Amtrak, Metro delayed due to suspicious package Thursday, March 15, 2007 • House Committee goes the distance on rail, mass transit, bus security bill Wednesday, March 14, 2007 • Rail plan reroutes toxins Wednesday, March 14, 2007 • Veto looms over Homeland Security Bill Wednesday, March 14, 2007 • Contents of rail cars concern officials Monday, March 12, 2007 • Metra seeks more bomb-sniffing dogs Monday, March 12, 2007 • MBTA revives see-tell efforts Thursday, March 08, 2007 • Lawmakers say TSA whistleblower rights provision goes too far Wednesday, March 07, 2007 • Teamsters Testify to Congress in support of Rail and Transit Security Act of 2007 Wednesday, March 07, 2007 • MTA asks TSA for more money Tuesday, March 06, 2007 • Railroad tanker trouble doubles upon return Tuesday, March 06, 2007 • Metra train engineer hit by rock Monday, March 05, 2007 • Bush may veto 9/11 security plan over airport screener unions, contains rail security provisions Wednesday, February 28, 2007 • Senate takes up transit security bill Wednesday, February 28, 2007 • Senate to debate Homeland Security bills Tuesday, February 27, 2007 • Indian train bombing prompts renewed debate over U.S. rail security Wednesday, February 21, 2007 • More dogs working air, rail security Tuesday, February 20, 2007 • Security devices falter in rail tests Thursday, February 15, 2007 • Explosive rail cars remain by preschool Monday, February 12, 2007 • Homeland Security chief agrees to look into issue of fired workers Monday, February 12, 2007 • New detectors aim to prevent nuclear terror Friday, February 09, 2007 • Chertoff defends Bush’s budget proposal Friday, February 09, 2007 • Utah Senate transportation panel agrees to study rail safety bill this summer Friday, February 09, 2007 • Lawmakers slam faulty background checks on railroad workers Friday, February 09, 2007 • Thompson supports rail and mass transit legislation Wednesday, February 07, 2007 • TSA chief defends rail, mass transit security measures Wednesday, February 07, 2007 • Editorial: The railroads’ burden Friday, February 02, 2007 • Congress will look into railroad safety Wednesday, January 31, 2007 • House member puts rail security at top of his panel’s agenda Tuesday, January 30, 2007 • House Democrat vows scrutiny on homeland security Tuesday, January 30, 2007 • Rail tankers pose threat of massive destruction Monday, January 29, 2007 • Toxic train cargo seen as vulnerable to attack Monday, January 29, 2007 • Man accused of drunken train-jacking Thursday, January 25, 2007 • Thieves steal copper wiring from UP rail yard Thursday, January 25, 2007 • Opinion: Rail security an ongoing threat Thursday, January 25, 2007 • ‘Greatest danger’ rides the rails Tuesday, January 23, 2007 • Opinion: Railway security still requires upgrade Tuesday, January 23, 2007 • Cities seek disclosure of train cargo Monday, January 22, 2007 • TSA to track rail shipments of toxic cargo Monday, January 22, 2007 • Rep. Jackson Lee to chair panel on transportation security Friday, January 19, 2007 • Train theft by escaped youth offenders triggers call for better RR security Friday, January 19, 2007 • N.J. seeks help from Congress on rail security Friday, January 19, 2007 • GAO faults Homeland Security assessment of risks Friday, January 19, 2007 • Ohio boys take joy ride on a train Wednesday, January 17, 2007 • Officials seek to protect railroads Wednesday, January 17, 2007 • Safer rail tankers pledged Wednesday, January 17, 2007 • Feds, industry team on railroad safety Wednesday, January 17, 2007 • Probe: Trains can be easy terror targets Wednesday, January 17, 2007 • Tunnel repairs on track Tuesday, January 16, 2007 • Watchdogs question training of rail workers Monday, January 15, 2007 • No consensus on rail shipment regulations Monday, January 15, 2007 • Terror on the Tracks Monday, January 15, 2007 • Traffic World: Feds set rail security track Friday, January 12, 2007 • A nose for transit threats Thursday, January 11, 2007 • Security rules still seem foggy to port workers Thursday, January 11, 2007 • Feds give N.Y., N.J. $27M for port, railway security Wednesday, January 10, 2007 • Chertoff announces new security grants Wednesday, January 10, 2007 • Teamsters seek rail security focus Tuesday, January 09, 2007 • Opinion: Chemical trains need rural route requirement Monday, January 08, 2007 • Senators seek more aid for transportation security Monday, January 08, 2007 • Rail regulations considered Friday, December 22, 2006 • FBI offers $40,000 reward for info on trestle fire Friday, December 22, 2006 • PATH tunnels seen as fragile in bomb attack Friday, December 22, 2006 • U.S. lays out tougher rules for rail transport of toxic chemicals Wednesday, December 20, 2006 • Anti-terror rules for trains in works Wednesday, December 20, 2006 • Opinion: Railroad transport needs reasonable security rules Monday, December 18, 2006 • Officials tighten security for railroad shipments Monday, December 18, 2006 • New railroad security plan announced Monday, December 18, 2006 • Tighter rule on hazardous rail cargo is ready Friday, December 15, 2006 • Government proposes rail security plan Friday, December 15, 2006 • Anti-terrorism 'smart fence' is planned for N.J. Turnpike Thursday, December 14, 2006 • N.J. fence would protect trains Thursday, December 14, 2006 • Dems blast Bush transit security plan Tuesday, December 12, 2006 • Police practice derailing terror threats Monday, December 11, 2006 • Police to conduct drill at train stations in North Jersey Friday, December 08, 2006 • Bush Executive Order on Surface Transportation Security - yet another smokescreen Wednesday, December 06, 2006 • Homeland Security extends comment time Wednesday, December 06, 2006 • U.S. rates travelers for terror risk Friday, December 01, 2006 • Democrats outline plans to beef up homeland security Tuesday, November 28, 2006 • U.S. rail fans wanted for national security Monday, November 27, 2006 • Train station security checks start this week Tuesday, November 21, 2006 • Rail line security monitoring approved Thursday, November 16, 2006 • Report cites need for quality hazmat training for rail workers Thursday, November 16, 2006 • India calls off rail security drill after station chaos Tuesday, November 14, 2006 • Man obsessed with trains again runs afoul of law Monday, November 13, 2006 • Enhancing security Wednesday, November 08, 2006 • U.S. screening railroad luggage under pilot program Tuesday, November 07, 2006 • Explosives screening for rail passengers begins Tuesday Tuesday, November 07, 2006 • Officials want better rail precautions Monday, November 06, 2006 • Terror trains Monday, November 06, 2006 • Should hazmat trains be rerouted outside D.C.? Friday, November 03, 2006 • Cops: Call led to search of PATH station Tuesday, October 24, 2006 • Pa. Senate bill calls for more railway safety measures Monday, October 23, 2006 • Teens sought by FBI in train wreck Wednesday, October 18, 2006 • First day of MBTA bag-search initiative goes smoothly Wednesday, October 11, 2006 • Transit systems may not get upgrades Tuesday, October 10, 2006 • Holt gets transit security aid Friday, October 06, 2006 • Boston plans to resume bag searches Friday, October 06, 2006 • MBTA to start random searches for bombs Friday, October 06, 2006 • Transit left out of port measure Thursday, October 05, 2006 • M.T.A. to upgrade chemical-detection system Tuesday, October 03, 2006 • Amtrak to install chemical "sniffers" at four stations Tuesday, October 03, 2006 • Bomb threat delays train Tuesday, October 03, 2006 • Re-routing railroad cars urged Monday, October 02, 2006 • U.S. security bill targets ports, avoids rail Monday, October 02, 2006 • Congress nears approval on ports security, rail provisions may be dropped Friday, September 29, 2006 • Transit, ports get security grants Thursday, September 28, 2006 • MBTA given millions to bolster security Wednesday, September 27, 2006 • U.S. doles out security grants to cities Tuesday, September 26, 2006 • Railroads to upgrade security at terminals Friday, September 22, 2006 • Suspicious item prompts San Diego transit shutdown Thursday, September 21, 2006 • Vice President & National Legislative Representative Tolman appears on Atlanta television Thursday, September 21, 2006 • Police investigate derailment Tuesday, September 19, 2006 • Transit-worker ID program stalled Monday, September 18, 2006 • Congress passes major security measures Friday, September 15, 2006 • Heightened security at bus, train stops Thursday, September 14, 2006 • Senate proposal would check all U.S.-bound cargo Wednesday, September 13, 2006 • U.S. can’t protect all targets, Chertoff says Wednesday, September 13, 2006 • Miami-Dade County to eliminate chlorine terror train threat Tuesday, September 12, 2006 • Penn Station briefly evacuated Tuesday, September 12, 2006 • Port security bill set to clear Senate, includes rail security measures Tuesday, September 12, 2006 • Toxic cargoes pose terrorist risk Monday, September 11, 2006 • Amtrak, Metra remain vigilant in wake of terrorist attacks on commuter trains Monday, September 11, 2006 • Terror threat a harsh reality for rail riders Monday, September 11, 2006 • For rail travelers, safety a concern but not a focus Monday, September 11, 2006 • Penn Station evacuated, train service now suspended Monday, September 11, 2006 • MTA probes security on trains Friday, September 08, 2006 • Hazmat dangers revealed in Kansas City Friday, September 08, 2006 • Schumer says parts of N.Y. lack security Thursday, September 07, 2006 • Terror just a key turn away? Thursday, September 07, 2006 • Heavy transit security costs hit N.J. hard Tuesday, September 05, 2006 • Pipe bomb explodes at Metra station Tuesday, September 05, 2006 • Amtrak station reopens after passengers detained and released Tuesday, September 05, 2006 • Toxic train, deadly crash Friday, September 01, 2006 • Amtrak awards rail security contract for D.C. area Thursday, August 31, 2006 • More ethanol triggers concern about rail accident management Thursday, August 31, 2006 • East Coast officials gather in NYC to review India train bombings Thursday, August 31, 2006 • Hoffa to appear on “Toxic Trains” special tonight on ABC Primetime Thursday, August 31, 2006 • Metra train photo ban clarified Tuesday, August 29, 2006 • Terrorist drill tests rail readiness Tuesday, August 29, 2006 • GAO to probe U.S. rail security Tuesday, August 29, 2006 • Man held over 'bid to ram train' Friday, August 25, 2006 • DHS alters plans for transportation worker ID program Friday, August 25, 2006 • Lawmaker asks GAO to probe rail security Friday, August 25, 2006 • Schumer criticizes LIRR security Friday, August 25, 2006 • Transit Security: The good, the bad and the undone Wednesday, August 23, 2006 • Are parked rail cars dangerous? Tuesday, August 22, 2006 • Calif. lawmakers consider rail security bills Tuesday, August 22, 2006 • Plan may give a lift to police, MTA Friday, August 18, 2006 • MTA trains workers to be vigilant for terrorism Thursday, August 17, 2006 • D.C. hires firm to study rerouting hazardous cargo Wednesday, August 16, 2006 • General President Hoffa appears on ABC's Primetime Wednesday, August 16, 2006 • General President Hoffa to appear on ABC's Primetime Tuesday, August 15, 2006 • Homeland Security Department gets better grades in 2nd major test Monday, August 14, 2006 • Opinion: The train may be the safest way to go Monday, August 14, 2006 • County, senator seek stricter rules Monday, August 14, 2006 • Some trains, buses heighten security Friday, August 11, 2006 • Some transit systems increase security Friday, August 11, 2006 • Terror plot sparks long lines at Newark International, NJ Transit increases security Thursday, August 10, 2006 • Scare over package disrupts Washington rail service Thursday, August 10, 2006 • Court rejects Nevada Yucca Mountain appeal Wednesday, August 09, 2006 • Keeping the railroads safe Wednesday, August 09, 2006 • FBI suspects sabotage in CSX derailment Friday, August 04, 2006 • Bomb squad checks device at BNSF rail yard Friday, August 04, 2006 • Hazardous rail cargoes easy terror targets, union says Friday, August 04, 2006 • Pipe bomb detonated near railroad tracks in California Tuesday, August 01, 2006 • FBI suspects sabotage in CSX train derailment Tuesday, August 01, 2006 • N.J. homeland chief wants to wall off chemical tankers along turnpike Tuesday, July 25, 2006 • Piercing port security easy as hitching a ride Tuesday, July 25, 2006 • Suspicious packages cause alarm at Union Station Friday, July 21, 2006 • Unattended luggage forces closure of Union Station Friday, July 21, 2006 • Suspected bomb on train was bag of tools Tuesday, July 18, 2006 • Railway fears linger, despite progress Monday, July 17, 2006 • Police detonate object after train evacuation Monday, July 17, 2006 • Train attacks bring scrutiny to U.S. transit Friday, July 14, 2006 • Officials harden New York-area tunnels Friday, July 14, 2006 • Chicago mayor praises train commuters Thursday, July 13, 2006 • Illinois derailment highlights vulnerability Thursday, July 13, 2006 • Rep. Castle calls for beefing up transit security Thursday, July 13, 2006 • Senator defeated in bid to secure more rail security funding Thursday, July 13, 2006 • Senate defeats more NY, DC security funding Thursday, July 13, 2006 • India bombing puts American commuters on alert Thursday, July 13, 2006 • Some cities in U.S. step up security for commuters Thursday, July 13, 2006 • Next wave of railway security to be tested at PATH station Wednesday, July 12, 2006 • NYC transit on alert after India train bombings Wednesday, July 12, 2006 • NYC boosts security after India attacks Wednesday, July 12, 2006 • Some train workers fret over lax security at nation's rail yards Tuesday, July 11, 2006 • U.S. to test security devices at PATH station Tuesday, July 11, 2006 • Suspect in tunnel bombing plot had maps, Beirut official says Monday, July 10, 2006 • Suspect in tunnel plot said to visit U.S. Monday, July 10, 2006 • 3 held overseas in plan to bomb New York target Monday, July 10, 2006 • MBTA officials urge commuters to remain vigilant Friday, July 07, 2006 • Metro police to conduct rail station exercise Friday, July 07, 2006 • PATH security tests slated Friday, July 07, 2006 • Britain marks year anniversary of bombings Friday, July 07, 2006 • New York transit to get a $10M security boost Thursday, July 06, 2006 • Railroad workers speak out on rail security Friday, June 30, 2006 • Derailment of train hauling nuclear waste called sabotage Monday, June 26, 2006 • One-man train crew plan raises train fears Monday, June 26, 2006 • NYC is asked to rethink rail stations deep underground Thursday, June 15, 2006 • U.S. Rep. wants to cut hazmat financial risks to rail Wednesday, June 14, 2006 • Vintage grenade found in trash going to landfill by train Friday, June 09, 2006 • Rep. Castle pushing for rail security funding Thursday, June 08, 2006 • Grenade found at NS rail yard Thursday, June 08, 2006 • Two teen boys admit derailing coal train Wednesday, June 07, 2006 • North Texas security risk sits on tracks Friday, June 02, 2006 • Railroad travelers tested for explosives Friday, May 26, 2006 • House struggles to plug security gaps, including rail Friday, May 26, 2006 • Politicians Promote Rail Safety But Lobby Speaks With Cash Thursday, May 25, 2006 • Toxic freight re-routed through NY? Monday, May 22, 2006 • Investigators: Terror trains Thursday, May 18, 2006 • Local leaders react to report on toxic targets Wednesday, May 17, 2006 • Toxic Targets Tuesday, May 16, 2006 • Toot! Toot! Nab teens on train engine Wednesday, May 10, 2006 • Officers posted at train tunnels are now riding, too Tuesday, May 09, 2006 • Security alert issued to mass transit Thursday, May 04, 2006 • Citing security, plants use safer chemicals Tuesday, April 25, 2006 • 29 charged in Madrid train bombings Wednesday, April 12, 2006 • Cities move to defend against railroad attacks Friday, April 07, 2006 • TSA pilots screening for MARC passengers Wednesday, April 05, 2006 • Tucson rail yard vulnerable, but watchful Friday, March 31, 2006 • Investigators expose lax security for radioactive material Friday, March 31, 2006 • Al Qaeda trained the hijackers in hijacking trains Wednesday, March 29, 2006 • A dry run for handling a disaster in the city railyards Wednesday, March 29, 2006 • Despite 9/11 effect, railyards are still vulnerable Monday, March 27, 2006 • Bomb threat delays San Francisco commuter trains Thursday, March 23, 2006 • Trumpet case forces the evacuation of SEPTA station Monday, March 13, 2006 • Study finds serious lapses at U.S. ports Monday, March 13, 2006 • Port controversy stirs wide security concern Monday, March 13, 2006 • Opinion: Hell on wheels Monday, March 13, 2006 • Senator Biden to push for 'rail police force' Friday, March 10, 2006 • Democrats fault railroad security Friday, March 10, 2006 • Security beefing up at 30th Street Station Thursday, March 09, 2006 • Suspicious object closes Metra station Tuesday, February 28, 2006 • What’s on that train? Monday, February 27, 2006 • Are Metra's sniffers up to snuff? Monday, February 27, 2006 • SEPTA demonstrates new state-of-the-art explosives detection equipment, K-9 units trained in explosives detection Thursday, February 09, 2006 • SEPTA unveils antiterror weapons Thursday, February 09, 2006 • Rail passengers screened in test of tighter security Wednesday, February 08, 2006 • U.S. tests its bomb checks on PATH riders and bags Wednesday, February 08, 2006 • N.J. starts bomb-screening of train riders Wednesday, February 08, 2006 • Neb. bill would bolster railroad security Wednesday, February 08, 2006 • PATH commuters to get extra scrutiny Tuesday, February 07, 2006 • Tighter security for New Jersey rail commuters Tuesday, February 07, 2006 • Security to expand at PATH entrances Wednesday, February 01, 2006 • Moving Through Unfriendly Territory Friday, January 27, 2006 • Beefing up rail security on the PATH train Thursday, January 26, 2006 • Railroad seeks identity of person who broke into train Wednesday, January 18, 2006 • London to test anti-terror tech for commuters Thursday, January 12, 2006 • James P. Hoffa: On High Alert Thursday, January 12, 2006 • Man charged in NJ Transit 'bomb' call Monday, December 19, 2005 • Judge orders U.S. to disclose rail-security documents Friday, December 16, 2005 • TSA checks emergency procedures in Philadelphia Thursday, December 15, 2005 • Air marshals to deploy on ground transit Thursday, December 15, 2005 • Security agency running 6-day program Thursday, December 15, 2005 • More railroad security needed Thursday, December 15, 2005 • TSA teams with Metrolink and Amtrak to test security preparedness Wednesday, December 14, 2005 • Marshals to patrol land, sea transport Wednesday, December 14, 2005 • Report: Air marshals to expand duties to mass transit Wednesday, December 14, 2005 • Man who caused bomb scare at Penn Station pleads guilty Tuesday, December 13, 2005 • Lynch seeks training for rail workers Friday, December 09, 2005 • Teamsters support rail emergency training bill introduced by Rep. Lynch Friday, December 09, 2005 • Rail equipment prompts bomb scare Thursday, December 08, 2005 • Incident spotlights rail security gaps Thursday, December 08, 2005 • Railroad security is a ‘joke’ Thursday, December 08, 2005 • Suspicious package found near railroad tracks Wednesday, November 16, 2005 • Conn. loses out on federal rail security funds Monday, November 07, 2005 • Former White House security exec urges more subway searches Monday, November 07, 2005 • Phony bombs placed on train tracks lead to arrest Friday, November 04, 2005 • Calif. transit security funds misdirected, experts say Thursday, November 03, 2005 • Fake bomb in New Jersey Transit station derails commuters Tuesday, November 01, 2005 • Amtrak bomb threat detailed Thursday, October 27, 2005 • The Investigators: Are SEPTA Trains Secure? Wednesday, October 26, 2005 • Amtrak train delayed by bomb threat Wednesday, October 26, 2005 • Rail, chemical companies warned on rail car safety Friday, October 21, 2005 • Opinion: Rail security is already on borrowed time Monday, October 17, 2005 • Opinion: An Insecure Nation -- Trouble on the Tracks Monday, October 17, 2005 • Rep. Castle pushes for train security Wednesday, October 12, 2005 • Daily Labor Report: Teamsters report on rail safety seeks more training, curbs on remote control Tuesday, October 11, 2005 • GAO report cites lack of coordination on rail security Tuesday, October 11, 2005 • Opinion: Managing risk Monday, October 10, 2005 • Fatal Amtrak sabotage in Ariz. still unsolved Monday, October 10, 2005 • On LIRR, caution rides the rails Monday, October 10, 2005 • Terrorism on track? Monday, October 10, 2005 • NJ Transit steps up security after NYC terror threat Friday, October 07, 2005 • Metra: No special security measures after NYC subway threat Friday, October 07, 2005 • New York steps up security after subway terror threat Friday, October 07, 2005 • New York named in terror threat against subways Friday, October 07, 2005 • Increase bus, rail, station security, commuters say Wednesday, October 05, 2005 • Terror drill staged at Rensselaer Train Station Monday, October 03, 2005 • Workers slam rail safety: Poll blows whistle on lax regs Friday, September 30, 2005 • U.S. deploys subway dogs, but N.Y. declines Thursday, September 29, 2005 • TSA expanding national explosives detection canine teams to mass transit and commuter rail systems Thursday, September 29, 2005 • Judge demands to view D.C. rail plan Thursday, September 22, 2005 • Mass transit not immune to terrorism Thursday, September 22, 2005 • Lieberman calls for more funding directed at rail-transit security Thursday, September 22, 2005 • Vandals halt Mich. Amtrak train, disrupt service Tuesday, September 13, 2005 • Patriot Act defense in homeless transit case gets boost from feds Wednesday, August 31, 2005 • U.S. training to stop London-style attack Monday, August 29, 2005 • M.T.A. takes a risk with its security pact Friday, August 26, 2005 • Opinion: Underground eyes Thursday, August 25, 2005 • Opinion: Railroad security fits into overall strategy to thwart terrorism Wednesday, August 24, 2005 • NY subways get cameras, sensors to boost security Wednesday, August 24, 2005 • New cameras to watch over subway system Wednesday, August 24, 2005 • NYC transit agency unveils security plan Wednesday, August 24, 2005 • M.T.A. turns to Lockheed for security Tuesday, August 23, 2005 • Rail-thin security Friday, August 19, 2005 • Man's best terror deterrent still somewhat-reliable dog Friday, August 12, 2005 • D.C. train ban remains on hold while other cities efforts advance Friday, August 12, 2005 • Lawmaker pushes rail fee to aid evacuation planning Thursday, August 11, 2005 • Legislators push train security Wednesday, August 10, 2005 • U.S. cities focus on spy cameras Tuesday, August 09, 2005 • D.C., New York to help boost Amtrak security Tuesday, August 09, 2005 • Assessments find threat of suicide attacks in U.S. Friday, August 05, 2005 • In surprising announcement, NYPD officials reveal details of London bombing Thursday, August 04, 2005 • When chemicals attack Tuesday, August 02, 2005 • Police detonate suspicious backpack on a SEPTA train Tuesday, August 02, 2005 • Subway surveillance is smartening up Monday, August 01, 2005 • Bomb scare at Boston South Station empties terminal Friday, July 29, 2005 • Rail tunnels pose dilemma in terror fight Thursday, July 28, 2005 • Transit aides want direction on safety help Wednesday, July 27, 2005 • Transit officials urge vigilance Wednesday, July 27, 2005 • Bomb scare at NYC Penn Station false alarm Tuesday, July 26, 2005 • More travelers face searches on way to NYC Tuesday, July 26, 2005 • N.J. riders shrug off searches Tuesday, July 26, 2005 • NJ Transit searches off to a smooth start Tuesday, July 26, 2005 • Legal issues being raised on searches in subways Monday, July 25, 2005 • Seeking a safe journey as anxiety rides the rails Monday, July 25, 2005 • Police search baggage of NJ mass transit passengers Monday, July 25, 2005 • Penn Station evacuated after bomb threat Monday, July 25, 2005 • Bomb scare empties NYC's Penn Station Monday, July 25, 2005 • N.J. mass transit riders battle fears Friday, July 22, 2005 • SEPTA security stays the same Friday, July 22, 2005 • LIRR will search riders Friday, July 22, 2005 • New York starts to inspect bags on the subways Friday, July 22, 2005 • Opinion: Public transit and security Thursday, July 21, 2005 • U.S. focusing on boosting rail security Thursday, July 21, 2005 • Bush defends efforts to secure mass transit Thursday, July 21, 2005 • Bush vows to safeguard U.S. transit against attack Thursday, July 21, 2005 • Cities look for ways to secure rails Wednesday, July 20, 2005 • Cellphones chime again in tunnels under Hudson Wednesday, July 20, 2005 • Congressional candidate calls for cameras at train stations Tuesday, July 19, 2005 • Opinion: Chertoff said what? Monday, July 18, 2005 • Opinion: U.S. mass transit security -- Token spending won't do Monday, July 18, 2005 • Easing anxiety on mass transit Monday, July 18, 2005 • Hi-tech eyes in tunnels Monday, July 18, 2005 • M.T.A. and police discussing how to pay for terror security Monday, July 18, 2005 • D.C. official says security measures aren't enough Monday, July 18, 2005 • Cameras, sensors to line railway Monday, July 18, 2005 • Suspicious box causes train delay Monday, July 18, 2005 • Senate reaction to London bombings: $50 million cut in transit security Friday, July 15, 2005 • New Jersey man is accused of plotting attack in Vermont Friday, July 15, 2005 • MBTA probes handling of parcel left unattended on train Friday, July 15, 2005 • Americans: U.S. transit attack inevitable Friday, July 15, 2005 • Senators clash on security cost Friday, July 15, 2005 • Chertoff: States foot transit safety bill Friday, July 15, 2005 • Police arrest N.J. man who allegedly threatened Amtrak station Thursday, July 14, 2005 • Commuters cautious after London terror bombings Thursday, July 14, 2005 • Transportation labor endorses House transit and rail security bill Thursday, July 14, 2005 • Transit security seen and unseen Thursday, July 14, 2005 • Bombings loom over rail riders Thursday, July 14, 2005 • Opinion: London bombings point to need for U.S. security Thursday, July 14, 2005 • U.S. transit agencies turn to cameras in terror fight, but systems vary in effectiveness Thursday, July 14, 2005 • $1B sought for rail security Thursday, July 14, 2005 • Senate weighs $1B more for transit safety Wednesday, July 13, 2005 • Funds will be there when technology is, M.T.A. chief says Wednesday, July 13, 2005 • D.C. council 'justified' to ban rail hazmat Tuesday, July 12, 2005 • Analyst: Attack on U.S. imminent Tuesday, July 12, 2005 • High-tech antiterror tools: a costly, long-range goal Tuesday, July 12, 2005 • Dogs, people best at securing mass transit Tuesday, July 12, 2005 • Millions go unspent for rail security Tuesday, July 12, 2005 • M.T.A. slow to spend money on transit security Monday, July 11, 2005 • Opinion: This isn't enough Monday, July 11, 2005 • Opinion: America's vulnerable railways Monday, July 11, 2005 • What it takes to keep blood off the tracks Monday, July 11, 2005 • Chertoff says U.S. transit is safe, but not perfect Monday, July 11, 2005 • U.S. keeping mass transit alert on orange Monday, July 11, 2005 • Opinion: Can mass transit be safe? Friday, July 08, 2005 • U.S. mass transit is security, spending challenge Friday, July 08, 2005 • For mass transit, security always will have gaps, the experts agree Friday, July 08, 2005 • How safe are our railways? Friday, July 08, 2005 • Security spending on ground transportation is faulted Friday, July 08, 2005 • U.S. transit systems vulnerable to attack Friday, July 08, 2005 • In added security measure, officers are riding the rails Friday, July 08, 2005 • U.S. terror alert raised to 'orange' Friday, July 08, 2005 • Railroad security sidelined Friday, July 08, 2005 • Security on U.S. transit systems is stepped up Friday, July 08, 2005 • Safety, access always at odds Friday, July 08, 2005 • New York on heightened alert following London attacks Thursday, July 07, 2005 • U.S. urges vigilance for transit systems Thursday, July 07, 2005 • Opinion: Washington's deadly bridge Wednesday, July 06, 2005 • Chicago warned of cargo hazards Tuesday, June 28, 2005 • Expert: Reroute dangerous cargo Tuesday, June 28, 2005 • Amtrak train evacuated due to suspicious parcel Friday, June 24, 2005 • Opinion: Corporate Profit vs. Public Safety Monday, June 20, 2005 • Two held in rail car tampering Thursday, June 16, 2005 • Stylized MARC 'Report' posters spark online buzz Wednesday, June 15, 2005 • N.J. officials push rail security measure Tuesday, June 14, 2005 • Blast derails train from Chechnya Monday, June 13, 2005 • Tampered rocket motor container prompts evacuation Monday, June 13, 2005 • FBI questions man on train after scare Thursday, June 09, 2005 • Suspicious packages force closure of Amtrak trains, BART station Wednesday, June 08, 2005 • Shot fired at train Tuesday, May 31, 2005 • Boston wants hazmat ban on trains rolling into city Wednesday, May 25, 2005 • Railroad security still has weak spots Monday, May 16, 2005 • Trouble on the tracks? Wednesday, May 11, 2005 • Another option eyed for moving hazardous trains out of D.C. Thursday, May 05, 2005 • DC leaders upset with defeat on hazmat trains following Graniteville chlorine spill Thursday, May 05, 2005 • D.C. Mayor ‘deflated’ by hazmat ruling Thursday, May 05, 2005 • Appeals court blocks DC ban on hazardous shipments Wednesday, May 04, 2005 • Judges halt D.C. law banning toxic cargo Wednesday, May 04, 2005 • Stricter rules sought for shipping hazardous material by train Monday, May 02, 2005 • Judges doubt D.C. right to ban hazmat Thursday, April 28, 2005 • Opinion: Lax rail security forces cities to act Wednesday, April 27, 2005 • Hearing Wednesday on D.C. hazmat trains law Wednesday, April 27, 2005 • DHS expected to fund additional rail security along Lake Michigan's South Shore Tuesday, April 26, 2005 • D.C. files arguments in hazardous rail shipment case Monday, April 25, 2005 • Justice Department intervenes on behalf of CSX Friday, April 22, 2005 • Ex-TSA official faults hazmat rail safety Friday, April 22, 2005 • Appeals court halts D.C. ban Thursday, April 21, 2005 • CSX Transportation to File Appeal of U.S. District Court Decision on District of Columbia Law Tuesday, April 19, 2005 • Police continue to investigate bomb on tracks Tuesday, April 19, 2005 • DC hazmat ban takes effect Wednesday Tuesday, April 19, 2005 • Las Vegas mayor worried about possible rail car disasters Monday, April 18, 2005 • NJ-NYC region gets $42 million in homeland security funds Wednesday, April 13, 2005 • Dangerous materials sit for days in rail cars Monday, April 11, 2005 • Railroad crew finds small bomb under tracks Monday, April 11, 2005 • Transportation Security Agency faces reduced role Friday, April 08, 2005 • Legal fight between CSX, D.C. likely over ban Friday, April 08, 2005 • Homeland Security backs hazmat signs Friday, April 08, 2005 • Opinion: Having a safe trip in an age of terrorism Thursday, April 07, 2005 • D.C. officials are pleased with judge's idea for compromise in rail-shipping dispute Thursday, April 07, 2005 • N.Y. man sentenced in train theft attempt Thursday, April 07, 2005 • D.C. backs off hazardous cargo ban for now Wednesday, April 06, 2005 • Judge hopes for deal between D.C., CSX in hazmat case Wednesday, April 06, 2005 • Opinion: A toxic case in court Tuesday, April 05, 2005 • Judge to review federal rail security plan Tuesday, April 05, 2005 • Judge to review rail security plan Monday, April 04, 2005 • Pilots, Senators criticize air and rail security Wednesday, March 30, 2005 • Rail cars raise cargo fears Thursday, March 24, 2005 • Disclosure of hazmat rail plan requested Thursday, March 24, 2005 • Ruling expected soon on D.C. hazmat transport Thursday, March 24, 2005 • Propane tank explodes on Iowa railroad tracks Thursday, March 24, 2005 • CSX challenges D.C.'s ban on hazardous materials Tuesday, March 22, 2005 • M.T.A. lags in spending to combat terrorism Monday, March 21, 2005 • A toxic cargo turned into a mystery Monday, March 21, 2005 • Chemical signs on rail cars: Safety feature or terror target? Tuesday, March 15, 2005 • CSX wins a round in battle with D.C. hazmat ban Tuesday, March 15, 2005 • STB backs CSX on D.C. hazmat ban Tuesday, March 15, 2005 • Spills call the safety of rail into question Monday, March 14, 2005 • Spain marks anniversary of train bombings Friday, March 11, 2005 • D.C. Councilwoman to discuss hazmat ban at national conference Thursday, March 10, 2005 • Dangerous cargo Tuesday, March 08, 2005 • U.S. opposes DC ban on toxic chemical train shipments Tuesday, March 08, 2005 • Efforts to hide sensitive data pit 9/11 concerns against safety Monday, March 07, 2005 • Spain: Train bombers had elaborate plan Friday, March 04, 2005 • U.S. rail network still vulnerable to terror Thursday, March 03, 2005 • NYC officials kept mum on Grand Central threat Thursday, March 03, 2005 • Madrid bomb suspect had NYC train sketch Thursday, March 03, 2005 • Report: Bomb suspect had N.Y. rail sketch Wednesday, March 02, 2005 • Report: Madrid train bombers also targeted New York Wednesday, March 02, 2005 • Justice Department fights DC’s hazmat ban Monday, February 28, 2005 • Security experts warn of vulnerabilities to U.S. rail system Monday, February 28, 2005 • Risk on the rails: Safety top issue for hazardous materials Monday, February 28, 2005 • Fake New York transit worker pleads guilty Friday, February 25, 2005 • Pittsburgh Council reviews hazmat response Friday, February 25, 2005 • Delays in service are feared due to DC hazmat ban Tuesday, February 22, 2005 • D.C.'s ban on hazardous trains may raise risks in nearby states Tuesday, February 22, 2005 • CSX 'double standard' decried Friday, February 18, 2005 • Man gets probation for making bomb threat at Amtrak station Thursday, February 17, 2005 • Hazardous materials rerouted Thursday, February 17, 2005 • CSX challenges D.C. ban on shipments Thursday, February 17, 2005 • DC ready to defend new hazmat law Thursday, February 17, 2005 • Lawmakers urge refocusing security efforts Wednesday, February 16, 2005 • Exclusive: Rail workers have little faith in security efforts, Union survey is finding Thursday, February 10, 2005 • CSX asks STB to pre-empt D.C. hazmat ban Wednesday, February 09, 2005 • CSX challenges D.C. ban on rail hazmats Wednesday, February 09, 2005 • Hazardous cargo raises safety concerns Tuesday, February 08, 2005 • Four boys suspected in railroad 'sabotage' Tuesday, February 08, 2005 • Rail security topic of CNN’s "Tonight with Lou Dobbs" Tuesday, February 08, 2005 • D.C.'s ban on hazardous freight resonates locally, nationally Monday, February 07, 2005 • Cities may follow D.C. hazmat shipment ban Monday, February 07, 2005 • U.S. Senator Joseph Biden sees increased rail security as a priority Monday, February 07, 2005 • Spain arrests suspect in Madrid train bombings probe Thursday, February 03, 2005 • 90-day hazmat ban is passed in D.C. Wednesday, February 02, 2005 • D.C. City Council bans hazmat transport Wednesday, February 02, 2005 • D.C. Moves to ban hazardous rail cargo Monday, January 31, 2005 • Calif. collision highlights terror risk to U.S. rails Monday, January 31, 2005 • PA rail security failures emphasized by S.C. train tragedy Tuesday, January 25, 2005 • Notice sought on toxic freight Friday, January 21, 2005 • Dangerous trains pass through Va. Friday, January 21, 2005 • Suddenly, a suspicious hobby Wednesday, January 19, 2005 • Opinion: Rail risks get short shrift Wednesday, January 12, 2005 • Cargo security plan in works Friday, December 17, 2004 • Louisville mayor seeks better security in rail yards Monday, December 06, 2004 • CSX won't disclose hazmat re-routing Wednesday, November 24, 2004 • Rail security focus of D.C. Council hearing Monday, November 22, 2004 • Hazardous Cargo Friday, November 19, 2004 • Government expands test of transportation worker identity card Thursday, November 18, 2004 • Amtrak begins random ID checks on trains Thursday, November 18, 2004 • Railroad cargo particularly vulnerable at Port of NY and NJ, official says Wednesday, November 17, 2004 • D.C. Council rejects hazmat measure Wednesday, November 10, 2004 • Opinion: U.S. rail-system security is a concern for some Monday, November 08, 2004 • Man gets prison in Amtrak threats Wednesday, November 03, 2004 • Some hazmat trains rerouted since March Monday, November 01, 2004 • D.C. mayor endorses hazmat cargo ban Tuesday, October 26, 2004 • Biden pushes for rail security Monday, October 25, 2004 • Lawmakers say announcement on toxic train cars waiting until election Monday, October 25, 2004 • Hazmat rerouting decision delayed Monday, October 25, 2004 • Train crushes propane tank Friday, October 15, 2004 • Tower collapse that halted trains may be sabotage Monday, October 11, 2004 • Feds fear terrorists could target railroad cargo cars Monday, October 04, 2004 • Schumer: Make railway tunnels safer Monday, October 04, 2004 • Security cut back at weigh stations, on trains Wednesday, September 15, 2004 • Officials say Del. security 'improving' Monday, September 13, 2004 • Villages, Metra work to improve homeland security Thursday, September 09, 2004 • Rail maintenance employees join BLET in Pa. rail security survey Wednesday, September 08, 2004 • Man arrested for bomb threat at train station Wednesday, September 08, 2004 • Pooches sniff out bombs on VRE trains Friday, September 03, 2004 • Two men arrested in N.Y. bomb plot Monday, August 30, 2004 • Explosive sniffing dogs to enhance VRE security Friday, August 27, 2004 • NJ Transit posts extra service reps for GOP convention Friday, August 27, 2004 • Amtrak to tighten security for convention Friday, August 27, 2004 • Troopers on train not doing job, some commuters say Thursday, August 26, 2004 • Penn Station security tight for convention Thursday, August 26, 2004 • Ridge: Convention security measures solid Thursday, August 26, 2004 • Eyes on the trains Thursday, August 26, 2004 • Man charged in Amtrak bomb scare pleads guilty Wednesday, August 25, 2004 • GOP convention security to tangle travel Wednesday, August 25, 2004 • NJ Transit prepares for GOP convention Wednesday, August 25, 2004 • 50 protest MBTA search policy Tuesday, August 24, 2004 • Police bolster presence at Penn Station Tuesday, August 24, 2004 • Security increased on trains, at stations as GOP convention nears Monday, August 23, 2004 • Pa. locomotive engineers launch system-wide security survey Friday, August 20, 2004 • 9/11 commission says rail security ignored Wednesday, August 18, 2004 • Deadlines urged for terror fixes Tuesday, August 17, 2004 • Homeland security to extend transport security Tuesday, August 17, 2004 • Suspicious package delays NJT train Monday, August 16, 2004 • MBTA halts baggage screening Friday, August 13, 2004 • LIRR: Expect normal commute during convention Friday, August 13, 2004 • One way to get to Penn Station Aug. 29: underground Friday, August 13, 2004 • NJ Transit rules out screening of baggage Thursday, August 12, 2004 • NJ Transit prepares for terror Tuesday, August 10, 2004 • Missed deadlines reflect Bush administration's "all talk, no action" transportation security policy Monday, August 09, 2004 • No rail worries Monday, August 09, 2004 • Guard steps up rail security Thursday, August 05, 2004 • Transit police detain tourists Thursday, August 05, 2004 • Few train riders delayed by extra security Tuesday, August 03, 2004 • MBTA quietly ran trains for delegates Friday, July 30, 2004 • Police grateful for convention calm Wednesday, July 28, 2004 • LIRR prepares for GOP convention Wednesday, July 28, 2004 • Seattle man arrested in connection with Amtrak bomb threat Wednesday, July 28, 2004 • At nation's ports, cargo backlog raises question of security Tuesday, July 27, 2004 • Baby stroller stops train Tuesday, July 27, 2004 • Amtrak announces rules for GOP convention Tuesday, July 27, 2004 • Railroads try to prevent a 9/11 on the tracks Tuesday, July 27, 2004 • Boston-bound commuters deal with traffic tie-ups and train transfers Monday, July 26, 2004 • 9/11 report confirms government's failures in transportation security Monday, July 26, 2004 • MBTA police begin screening of riders' bags Friday, July 23, 2004 • By sea or rail, as well as air, security loopholes linger Friday, July 23, 2004 • Religious message halts train Friday, July 23, 2004 • Threatening note found on Amtrak train Friday, July 23, 2004 • Suspicious note halts Amtrak train in New Jersey Thursday, July 22, 2004 • Nuclear trains through San Antonio? Wednesday, July 21, 2004 • Bostonians brace for tight security Friday, July 16, 2004 • Getting on safety train Friday, July 16, 2004 • A convention crackdown for New Jersey rail riders Friday, July 16, 2004 • Small rail line to be focus of security test Friday, July 16, 2004 • Unprecedented security for Democratic Convention Thursday, July 15, 2004 • Opinion: Next time, terror could ride the rails Thursday, July 15, 2004 • New rail security for Connecticut Thursday, July 15, 2004 • Man charged with threat that stopped Amtrak train Monday, July 12, 2004 • Fear of election-year terror on the rails Monday, July 12, 2004 • FBI makes arrest in Amtrak bomb scare Friday, July 09, 2004 • N.J. Transit may reroute trains during convention Friday, July 09, 2004 • Boston, New York rail lines vulnerable Friday, July 09, 2004 • Terror fears tinge summer travel Thursday, July 08, 2004 • Lawmakers briefed on terror attack threat Thursday, July 08, 2004 • Convention puts kink in Jersey's rail travel Thursday, July 08, 2004 • Bomb scare to cost Amtrak $100,000 Thursday, July 08, 2004 • Man arrested after Amtrak bomb scare Wednesday, July 07, 2004 • Train travelers stranded in Wisc. by scare Wednesday, July 07, 2004 • FBI expand probe to thwart terror attacks Tuesday, July 06, 2004 • Officials look at preventing mass transit terrorism Tuesday, July 06, 2004 • Amtrak from S. Florida searched in Washington Tuesday, July 06, 2004 • Protest at Park Street hits MBTA's bag-search policy Friday, July 02, 2004 • Calif. transit district changes train security Thursday, July 01, 2004 • New Jersey’s top lawman wants anti-terror measures at rail stations Thursday, July 01, 2004 • Closings expected to jam Penn Station exits Thursday, July 01, 2004 • Drill simulates dual train bombings Friday, June 25, 2004 • M.T.A. sharpens a get-suspicious campaign Thursday, June 24, 2004 • SEPTA rider spots suspicious package Thursday, June 24, 2004 • FBI investigating train track vandalism Thursday, June 24, 2004 • Disparity decried in transportation security funding Wednesday, June 23, 2004 • U.S. transit systems vulnerable, panel told Wednesday, June 23, 2004 • Suspicious package closes NY subway stations Wednesday, June 23, 2004 • Federal terror alerts cost state $12M Tuesday, June 22, 2004 • Railroad security shortchanged, Engel says Tuesday, June 22, 2004 • NY elected officials say money needed for railway security Tuesday, June 22, 2004 • New railroad security bill introduced in U.S. House Friday, June 18, 2004 • Emergency responders prepare for rail disaster Friday, June 18, 2004 • Opinion: Random searches on trains Thursday, June 17, 2004 • Officials practice 'what-if' incident involving nuclear fuel Wednesday, June 16, 2004 • Penn Station cans are latest in anti-terror Wednesday, June 16, 2004 • Searches unlikely on transit rails Tuesday, June 15, 2004 • Drawn to trains, a well-traveled fanatic is back in trouble Tuesday, June 15, 2004 • Train theft was loco's motive Tuesday, June 15, 2004 • New Haven station reopens after bomb threat Tuesday, June 15, 2004 • Infamous New York transit thief caught again Monday, June 14, 2004 • Louisville targets rail security Monday, June 14, 2004 • Pipe bomb found on Amtrak rails in Delco Monday, June 14, 2004 • Report of smoking devices shuts down road, train tracks Friday, June 11, 2004 • Pipe bomb found near rail overpass in Frankford Thursday, June 10, 2004 • Boston police to search rail riders; work stops Wednesday, June 09, 2004 • Mass transit system seeks federal help Tuesday, June 08, 2004 • MBTA to check packages, bags at random Tuesday, June 08, 2004 • Rail travelers bused to Washington after security alert Monday, June 07, 2004 • Amtrak train stopped in Western Md. Monday, June 07, 2004 • False terror alarm rattles S.Korea railway Friday, June 04, 2004 • Security experiment due at Union Station Friday, June 04, 2004 • Gov't plans new rail security experiments Friday, June 04, 2004 • Security on the rails Thursday, June 03, 2004 • Rail passenger screening test ends at New Carrollton Thursday, June 03, 2004 • Concerns rise over chemicals as targets Tuesday, June 01, 2004 • Opinion: In times of terror threats, watchful rail riders add to security Tuesday, June 01, 2004 • Pa. to get $110 million for security Thursday, May 27, 2004 • Local rail transportation thrives despite warning to be cautious Wednesday, May 26, 2004 • Calif. lawmakers tout bills to strengthen rail, transit safety Wednesday, May 26, 2004 • Boxer visits Sacramento Amtrak station to warn of weak security Wednesday, May 26, 2004 • Ridge: Terrorists planning major attack in U.S. Wednesday, May 26, 2004 • U.S. plans anti-terror steps after attack warning Wednesday, May 26, 2004 • Opinion: Readying rail Tuesday, May 25, 2004 • Motion detector in rail yard was placed there by worker Tuesday, May 25, 2004 • SEPTA scare blamed on drowsy employee Tuesday, May 25, 2004 • Bush administration gets "failing grade" on transportation security Monday, May 24, 2004 • Reports of N.J. rail lines being videotaped are probed Monday, May 24, 2004 • New U.S. train security effective Sunday Monday, May 24, 2004 • Device found by tracks Monday, May 24, 2004 • FBI examining device found in Philly rail yard Monday, May 24, 2004 • Rail security rules take effect Monday, May 24, 2004 • Security tightened on rail systems Monday, May 24, 2004 • U.S. sets new standards to boost rail security Friday, May 21, 2004 • U.S. orders Amtrak, all commuter rails to increase security Friday, May 21, 2004 • Security directive issued for mass transit Friday, May 21, 2004 • Department of Homeland Security announces new measures to expand security for rail passengers Friday, May 21, 2004 • U.S. probes suspicious activity on eastern rail link Friday, May 21, 2004 • Suspicious activity along tracks in Philadelphia Friday, May 21, 2004 • Two trains en route to Washington searched by Amtrak police Friday, May 21, 2004 • Shutterbugs beware Thursday, May 20, 2004 • Rocket launcher found near rail-transit station in Atlanta Wednesday, May 19, 2004 • Hobbyist or Terrorist? Tuesday, May 18, 2004 • Lawmakers call for better rail security Tuesday, May 18, 2004 • Transit worker IDs to be tested Friday, May 14, 2004 • Democrats introduce rail security plan Friday, May 14, 2004 • House bill would provide money to protect public transportation Friday, May 14, 2004 • Rep. Norton backing plan to improve rail security Thursday, May 13, 2004 • Senate panel OKs $4.5 billion to ramp up transit security Friday, May 07, 2004 • Metra, CTA get $5.5 million in federal security funds Thursday, May 06, 2004 • Opinion: Secure the tunnels Thursday, May 06, 2004 • Government, industry lax on rail security, AFL-CIO tells Congress Thursday, May 06, 2004 • Members of Congress debate security of nation's railways Thursday, May 06, 2004 • Lawmakers fear railroads are 'soft target' for terror Thursday, May 06, 2004 • US rail security lags, House panel told Thursday, May 06, 2004 • Screening begins at Maryland train station Wednesday, May 05, 2004 • Test program screens rail passengers for bombs Wednesday, May 05, 2004 • Device that screens Amtrak passengers getting a test run Wednesday, May 05, 2004 • Amtrak security screening unveiled Wednesday, May 05, 2004 • NYC Transit: Bags may be terror test runs Tuesday, May 04, 2004 • TSA to test new security technology Tuesday, May 04, 2004 • Official: Security of U.S. railways low Monday, May 03, 2004 • Panel says rail system vulnerable to attack Monday, May 03, 2004 • Rep. Davis seeks briefing on rail security pilot program Friday, April 30, 2004 • Passenger screening to begin at New Carrollton station Friday, April 30, 2004 • Metra police heighten efforts to keep watch for terrorists Friday, April 30, 2004 • Report: Connecticut rail yards have major security flaws Friday, April 30, 2004 • Boston security talks get on track Thursday, April 29, 2004 • Most LIRR riders support GOP security measures Thursday, April 29, 2004 • GOP convention security: search all Penn Station trains Thursday, April 29, 2004 • LI lawmakers urge increased funding for rail safety Monday, April 26, 2004 • Opinion: A false sense of security Monday, April 26, 2004 • Yucca Mountain rail line: Residents oppose route Monday, April 26, 2004 • U.S. turns critical eye to railway security Monday, April 26, 2004 • Opinion: Reality check on rail security Friday, April 23, 2004 • U.S. trains carry same fuels on Inland tracks Friday, April 23, 2004 • Ridge warns attacks possible Tuesday, April 20, 2004 • TSA plans rail security pilot program Tuesday, April 20, 2004 • Train station set as test site for screening of passengers Friday, April 16, 2004 • TSA to test rail security in Maryland Thursday, April 15, 2004 • Nuke waste transport hearings scheduled Thursday, April 15, 2004 • Senator says rails vulnerable Thursday, April 15, 2004 • Boxer calls for increased security for U.S. rail system Thursday, April 15, 2004 • Amtrak chief says rail screening must be nimble Thursday, April 15, 2004 • Amtrak's President says rail stations vulnerable to attacks Wednesday, April 14, 2004 • Deadline is set for rail cargo security Wednesday, April 14, 2004 • Security worries change how railroad handles lost and found Tuesday, April 13, 2004 • Schumer seeks better railroad security Tuesday, April 13, 2004 • Senators press program to improve rail security Thursday, April 08, 2004 • Pa. bill introduced to focus on rail security Tuesday, April 06, 2004 • SEPTA fetches bomb-sniffers Tuesday, April 06, 2004 • Scare empties Union Station Tuesday, April 06, 2004 • BLET calls for Pa. train security alert Tuesday, April 06, 2004 • NY bids to secure subways but 'no guarantees' Tuesday, April 06, 2004 • Train security must be 'group effort' Tuesday, April 06, 2004 • Police put focus on Rensselaer train station Monday, April 05, 2004 • Partly made bomb found under a rail line in Spain Monday, April 05, 2004 • Officials straining to secure rail lines Monday, April 05, 2004 • Hillary: Increase security on rails Monday, April 05, 2004 • Connecticut transportation prepares for higher terror alert Monday, April 05, 2004 • Terrorism report prompts transit watch in Massachusetts Monday, April 05, 2004 • Warning of possible attacks on big-city buses and trains Monday, April 05, 2004 • Bomb found on rail line in Spain Friday, April 02, 2004 • Boston Democrat convention poses commuter nightmare Friday, April 02, 2004 • FBI warns of transit terror plot Friday, April 02, 2004 • GOP subway lockdown looms in NY Thursday, April 01, 2004 • Are America's trains safe? Thursday, April 01, 2004 • Peril under the rivers Thursday, April 01, 2004 • Metro-North has rescue plan in case of an attack Thursday, March 25, 2004 • BART bomb scare snarls a.m. commute Wednesday, March 24, 2004 • Amtrak's tunnels could be targeted Wednesday, March 24, 2004 • Senators promise new U.S. rail security bill Wednesday, March 24, 2004 • Senate bill would better protect rail lines Wednesday, March 24, 2004 • Tom Ridge remarks on rail security Tuesday, March 23, 2004 • Homeland security to test rail screening Tuesday, March 23, 2004 • Terrorists a danger on trains Monday, March 22, 2004 • Spain blast prompts demands for funds Monday, March 22, 2004 • Homeland Security to announce rail security steps Monday, March 22, 2004 • Amtrak lags in implementing security technologies Monday, March 22, 2004 • Bill increases penalty for attacks on mass transit Friday, March 19, 2004 • Commuters, you have company Thursday, March 18, 2004 • Spain bombings prompt more patrols on Metro-North Thursday, March 18, 2004 • Calif. rail officials re-examine security Thursday, March 18, 2004 • Homeland official pushes Hill to improve U.S. rail security Thursday, March 18, 2004 • Federal officials scrutinize security on Southern California's rail system Wednesday, March 17, 2004 • Security bolstered on Baltimore-area trains Tuesday, March 16, 2004 • MBTA: Riders can help clean up terrorism Tuesday, March 16, 2004 • Rail security raised, but task formidable Tuesday, March 16, 2004 • Post - Madrid, vigilance heightened on U.S. railways Tuesday, March 16, 2004 • Train trouble Tuesday, March 16, 2004 • Senate reviews railroad security Tuesday, March 16, 2004 • US rail security deficient, say lawmakers, security expert Monday, March 15, 2004 • Amtrak beefs up California security Monday, March 15, 2004 • America's risky rails Monday, March 15, 2004 • MBTA, Amtrak on alert, boost security Monday, March 15, 2004 • Little can be done to protect rails, experts say Monday, March 15, 2004 • U.S.: Railway baggage checks impractical Monday, March 15, 2004 • Spanish rail attack serves notice to U.S. Monday, March 15, 2004 • Bombings lead U.S. to raise security for trains Monday, March 15, 2004 • Madrid bombing heightens concerns about Pa. rail security Friday, March 12, 2004 • US to probe train vulnerability Friday, March 12, 2004 • Amtrak increasing railway security as precaution Friday, March 12, 2004 • In terror's wake, Amtrak on alert for threats Friday, March 12, 2004 • BLET insists use of remote control imperils safety Friday, March 12, 2004 © 1997-2010 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen