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Head Of SBA Visits Houston With $1-Billion To Loan
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.
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Transportation
Railroad Officials Issue Safety Appeal To Truck Drivers
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.
Houston Matters
Trains in Houston — What Are They Hauling and Where are They Going?
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. […]
News
NTSB: Train Failed To Stop Prior To Fiery Texas Panhandle Fatal Crash
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.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2844: Railroad – Done
Posted on · Episode: 2844 The American Transcontinental Railroad; The Greatest Technological Achievement of 19th Century Today, the railroad is “Done”.
Transportation
Transportation Officials Request Federal Funds For Rail Crossing Upgrades
Posted on · Rail District hopes to relieve congestion at busy East End rail crossings.
News
Great Iron Horse in Houston
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.