WEST SPRINGFIELD ― The city has upgraded a rail crossing on Union Avenue Extension with fresh paint and new warning signs. In the meantime, West Springfield and railway workers unions ― who’ve ...

Despite the large numbers of rail safety improvement programs spearheaded by federal and state governments over the years, “rules of the road” for local police and fire rescue agencies appear to ...

Question: The other day I came across a railroad crossing sign with the word “EXEMPT” placed on it. What is that all about? Answer: An “X”-shaped sign identifies a railroad crossing. If there is more ...

The installation comes months after a new Amtrak line began bringing more train traffic to the Mississippi Coast.