Posted on · On Thursday's show: What we avoided from a possible rail worker strike. Then, the first of many interviews with candidates from local elections. And we learn all about the world of bats!
Posted on · The railroads have already started to curtail shipments of hazardous materials and have announced plans to stop hauling refrigerated products ahead of Friday's strike deadline.
Posted on · Episode: 2299 A snapshot view of dazzling technological change. Today, we try to focus on a blur of change.
Posted on · "It’s not overblown to say there could potentially be a 100,000 people who work in or around this business that were effected," says Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton.
Posted on · Texas continues to lead the nation in the number of crashes at railroad crossings. As the state observes Train Safety Awareness Month, officials say truck drivers need to be especially careful.
Posted on · While a lot of attention has been paid to a proposed high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas, and Houstonians in favor of mass transit expansion often push for additional light rail in town, trains don't just haul people to and from portions of Greater Houston. In fact, their primary purpose is to haul goods. […]
Posted on · The train failed to slow at a yellow warning signal on June 28 and then continued past a red signal before striking an oncoming BNSF train.
Posted on · Rail District hopes to relieve congestion at busy East End rail crossings.
Posted on · It is the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific Railroad. But "old-844" was retired 21 years ago when diesels took over all of the passenger train duties. It's now in Houston as part of nostalgic runs to remind people of how America once traveled. Pat Hernandez has the story.