Transport Topics
All Railroads Should Install PTC by Dec. 31 Deadline, NTSB Tells Congress
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Equipping the country’s freight and commercial trains with technology designed to automatically slow down or stop trains traveling at dangerous speeds would improve safety, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board told Congress Sept. 13.
RhodeWorks Architect Gov. Gina Raimondo Wins Primary
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Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, creator of the controversial RhodeWorks program, will remain on the ballot for this year’s general election to take on two-time rival Allan Fung.
Federal Standard on Autonomous Vehicle Technology is Needed, Rep. Latta Says
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WASHINGTON — Congress needs to ensure autonomous vehicle technology operates under a national directive instead of a patchwork of guidelines from the states, a key House authorizer said Sept. 13.
Senate Still Reviewing FAA Bill That Contains Trucking-Related Issues as Deadline Nears
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Proponents of a bill that includes language to ensure nationwide uniformity of meal-and-rest-break rules for truck drivers are racing against the clock to advance the measure before a funding deadline, but face resistance from some Democratic senators.
Volvo Trucks Develops Autonomous Vehicle Called Vera
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Volvo Trucks, the manufacturing arm of Volvo Group, underscored its commitment to offering autonomous commercial vehicles in the near future with the announcement recently that it has developed a self-driving, battery-electric, tractor-like unit it calls Vera.
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