Railroad Security News Information on Safe Rails, Secure America program Download Safe Rails, Secure America Form (PDF) BLET-IBT News Releases Newspaper Headlines • 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