In this blog series, we are tackling the question of what longer trains mean for the United States and the world. We are using three […]
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What is Causing 1,000 Derailments Each Year?
In one of his early responses to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg referenced the apparent common phenomenon of derailments in […]
Read MoreA Longer View on Longer Trains: Part 1 Safety
Longer trains can be a blessing or a curse, depending on where you sit. Certainly when stuck at a blocked crossing, one can only see […]
Read MoreUncoupling Derailment from Disaster in East Palestine
On Friday, February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train moving through Ohio derailed in the city of East Palestine. While the definitive cause is […]
Read MoreWhat the Data Says About Train Crew Size
Following two significant railroad incidents in 2013, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) began taking a sharper look at train crew sizes. Under the theory that […]
Read MoreNew Rail Report Calls for More Data Before New Rules
Sick Leave Will Not Derail the Supply Chain
After years of negotiation through the collective bargaining process and a number of close calls with threatened labor strikes, President Biden on Friday signed into […]
Read MoreUndisclosed Deal Brings Passengers Back to Amtrak’s Gulf Coast
For years, Amtrak has been seeking to restore passenger service to a section of track along the Gulf Coast between New Orleans, LA and Mobile, […]
Read MorePoll: 8 Billion People, What is the top infrastructure challenge?
This month, the population of the planet is believed to have surpassed 8 billion living people. This milestone serves as a reminder of the importance […]
Read MoreCross Country on Premium Fuel
Come along with Aii team member Andrew on his route from Norfolk, VA to Bozeman, Montana! In this video, we take a look at premium […]
Read MoreGas Versus Electric Race to the Capital
This summer, Aii Founder Brigham McCown embarked on a cross-country road trip in his Tesla Model 3 from Seattle, WA to Washington, D.C. When he […]
Read MoreEV to DC: Taking an Electric Vehicle from Coast to Coast
This summer, Aii founder Brigham McCown embarked on a cross-country road trip in his Tesla Model 3. Starting from Washington state, he made a coast-to-coast […]
Read MoreIs an EV mandate the right solution for California?
It is a blanket assumption that electric vehicles (EVs) are greener than gas vehicles, and many people are not aware of the energy source behind […]
Read MoreWhat caused the I-35W bridge collapse in 2007?
Bridge unveilings have been popular dating back to 1866 with the unveiling of the Great Suspension Bridge. One of the latest ribbon cuttings was originally […]
Read MoreTransportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg Visits Charleston Infrastructure
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been on a tour touting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will lead to billions of […]
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