Train passengers articles
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New safety rules set training standards for train dispatchers and signal repairmen
New federal certification rules have been finalized for train dispatchers and signal repairmen will set minimum standards for those jobs to counteract the investor pressure on railroads to continually cut costs while making sure those employees have the skills they need to operate all the high-tech systems on today's trains
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Metra UP-NW train hits pedestrian in Palatine; trains now moving again but with delays
Metra Union Pacific Northwest trains are moving again but with delays after after a pedestrian was struck in Palatine, officials said.
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Leeds trains: Date confirmed for next stage of Morley station works as buses to replace trains
A month long set of line closures, as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, bringing passengers a step closer to faster, greener and more reliable trains between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York were completed over the weekend. Over 3000m of new track was installed between Morley and Cottingley stations, while work was carried out on over 13,000m of cables for signalling upgrades. Five redundant signal bases were also removed and work was undertaken to the platforms at Morley station....