When it comes to decarbonizing the U.S. economy, one could be forgiven for thinking the answer is as simple as ramping up wind and solar. […]
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A Longer View on Longer Trains: Part 2 Costs
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 […]
Read MoreHow Soon Can Hydrogen Help Decarbonize?
There seems to be agreement from all sides that hydrogen is the fuel of the future. It is combustible and energy rich, and because its […]
Read MorePipeline Safety Agency Highlights Innovative Technology
Every year, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides funding opportunities to states and stakeholders to improve and protect pipeline safety. One way […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Uncoupling 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 MoreDecoding the Hydrogen Rainbow
Blue, Grey, Green – oh my! The road to the emerald city of the future seems to feature a number of alternative energy projects with […]
Read MoreMore Damage, Most Costs, Less Clarity
The Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report from the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) is the definitive word on excavation damage to underground facilities. Stakeholders and […]
Read MoreWhat Did We Read in 2022?
What did our team read this year? We are glad you asked! The work we do at the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure very much […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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