Railroad service in New York City rolls out with some issues
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The number of complains keeps on rising after a railroad service launches in New York City. FOX 5 New York's Christine Russo joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment

The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.

Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows

Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.

Release of toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio tanker cars begins

Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.

50-car train derailment causes massive fire, evacuations in Ohio

About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.

Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down, stranding some planes on the ground for hours.

Southwest flight cancellations continue to snowball as Congress vows investigation

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also said his agency would examine Southwest's cancellations and whether the airline was meeting its legal obligations to stranded customers.

NTSB says 119 people dead while using electric bikes, e-scooters

Multiple government agencies have jurisdiction over e-scooters and e-bikes, and the NTSB recommended they all gather data to create a more accurate picture of how many people are hurt or killed.

Treasury department delays electric vehicle tax credit changes

The Treasury Department has pushed the issuance of guidance for new electric vehicle tax credit rules from January to March as it continues to develop them.

Traveling with dog during holiday? Make sure to plan, experts say

Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.

Third exploding airbag inflator death confirmed, owners urged to get repairs

Stellantis and U.S. safety regulators have confirmed that an exploding Takata airbag inflator has killed another driver. Owners of older Dodge and Chrysler vehicles should stop driving them.