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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 02 August 2015 - 06:03 AM

Grand Forks (ND) Herald, 7/28:

 

After fiery Casselton derailment, N.D. expected to launch state-run rail inspection program

 

BISMARCK – North Dakota regulators are expected to sign a deal with the Federal Railroad Administration on Wednesday that will allow the state to launch a rail safety program funded by the Legislature and proposed after a fiery oil train derailment near Casselton in 2013.

 

The agreement will permit two rail safety inspectors employed by the North Dakota Public Service Commission to work with the FRA on track and mechanical inspections.

 

Thirty states have rail inspection programs to supplement the federal program, including neighboring Minnesota and Montana.

 

 

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Posted 05 August 2015 - 12:04 PM

inFORUM, 8/4:

 

 

Forum editorial: Railroad inspection progress

 

There was little fanfare last week when the North Dakota Public Service Commission approved an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration for a rail safety inspection program. It was an important step in promoting safety on railroads in North Dakota.

 

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Despite the Legislature’s reluctance to fully fund the PSC’s initiative, the program will get started. It’s not yet enough, but it’s a step in the right direction.

 

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Posted 22 September 2016 - 10:30 AM

KFYR-TV Bismarck, ND 9/21:
 

2 ND rail inspectors receive certification from the Federal Railroad Administration

 

BISMARCK, N.D. - Two rail inspectors hired by the North Dakota Public Service Commission last year have now received their certification from the Federal Railroad Administration and will start scrutinizing railroad tracks and rail cars.

 

Commissioners say it's an important step in preventing serious accidents.

 

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