NTSB's preliminary findings shows no mechanical problems with stop system at Disney's monorailJuly 9th, 2009 NTSB: No mechanical problems in Disney monorailORLANDO, Fla. — Federal investigators are focusing on why a switch failed to change positions in the monorail crash that killed an operator at Walt Disney World over the weekend.
NTSB says DC train signaling system had problems for 5 days before deadly crashJuly 1st, 2009 NTSB: DC train signal failed before crashWASHINGTON — Investigators say equipment that is supposed to detect stopped trains failed periodically in the days leading up to a deadly Metro transit train crash in Washington, D.C. Nine people were killed and more than 70 injured June 22 when a train slammed into another train stopped on tracks.
House Democrats urge Obama to drop plan for a temporary extension of transportation programsJune 25th, 2009 Lawmakers urge Obama to drop transportation planWASHINGTON — Forty-three House Democrats urged President Barack Obama on Wednesday to drop a plan they say will delay an increase in aid to highway and transit projects. The Democrats, all members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said in a letter to Obama that they are "profoundly disappointed" with the president's plan to extend transportation funding at current levels for 18 months.
Federal investigators to test DC's automated train controls in probe of crash that killed 9June 24th, 2009 Investigators to test automated DC train controlsWASHINGTON — Federal investigators are going to test the automated system that is meant prevent train crashes like the one in Washington, D.C., that killed nine people. Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board says investigators are going have their first opportunity Wednesday to test the computerized signal system.
DC Metro chief: First train stopped, second 'plowed into it'June 23rd, 2009 DC Metro chief: First train stopped, second hit itWASHINGTON — The general manager of the Washington Metro says the two-train collision occurred when one train stopped at a platform near the Fort Totten station, and a second train hit it from behind. John Catoe told reporters Monday that for reasons we do not know the second train plowed into the back of that train.
Louisville Zoo train derails near gorilla house; 20 on board taken to hospitals, none criticalJune 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo train derails, injuring at least 20LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At least one person was seriously injured and 19 others were taken to hospitals, including several children, after a small train with Louisville Zoo visitors aboard derailed Monday, an emergency official said.
Louisville Zoo to reopen after train ride derails near gorilla house, injuring 22June 2nd, 2009 Louisville Zoo to reopen after crash injures 22LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Zoo planned to open as normal Tuesday while inspectors tried to figure out why a miniature train derailed and sent 22 people to hospitals.
US transportation secretary praises Spain's bullet train system as model to followMay 30th, 2009 US transport boss, Spanish premier discuss trainsMADRID — Spain's bullet train system is a model to follow as America plans how to spend the money the government is spending to stimulate the economy, the U.S. transportation secretary said Saturday.
US transportation secretary praises Spain's bullet train system as model to followMay 30th, 2009 US transport boss: Spain's trains are US' modelMADRID — Spain's bullet train system is a model to follow as America plans how to spend the money the government is injecting to stimulate the economy, the U.S. transportation secretary said Saturday.
Federal investigators find no mechanical problems with trolley that crashed in BostonMay 10th, 2009 No mechanical problems seen in Mass. trolley crashBOSTON — A spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board says no mechanical problems have been found on a Boston train that crashed into another Friday, injuring about 50 people.
Obama stumbles over Spanish holiday greetingMay 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama, it seems, still needs to work on improving his Spanish, as he used the wrong word at the opening of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the White House. As he welcomed guests to observe the Mexican holiday, the US president called the event "Cinco de Cuatro" prompting giggles from the crowd before he corrected himself.
Obama hails nation's wounded warriors at kickoff of three-day bike rideApril 30th, 2009 Obama praises vets at bike ride kickoffWASHINGTON — It's called the "White House to Lighthouse" ride for wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. President Barack Obama says like a lot of great ideas, it originated in a bar.
India will run super-fast bullet trainsJanuary 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Enthused by an exhilarating ride on a Japanese high-speed train last week during his visit to Japan, Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Monday said India would soon have similar bullet trains on selective routes and that his ministry would start scouting for global consultants. 'The day is not far off when the bullet train will run in the country,' Lalu Prasad told reporters here.
India to run bullet trains, says LaluJanuary 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Fresh from a ride on a Japanese bullet train, Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Monday announced that India would soon have similar high-speed trains on select routes. 'The day is not far off when the bullet train will run in the country,' Lalu Prasad told reporters here.
Lalu Prasad has a date with Japan's Bullet TrainJanuary 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is on a seven-day visit to Japan, Tuesday took a ride on the Bullet Train in Tokyo to get a first hand experience of what the Japanese call Shinkansen high-speed trains. The minister along with Railway board Chairman K.C.
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