Transportation

Angry Ohio Residents Confront Railroad Over Health Fears

“It’s not safe here,” said one man, staring straight at representatives of Norfolk Southern. “I’m begging you, by the grace of God, please get our people out of here.”
By Josh Funk and John Seewer, AP

Norfolk Southern Railroad CEO To Testify In Congress About Ohio Derailment

Alan Shaw will face tough questions about whether the railroad has been investing enough in safety as it slashed jobs in recent years.
By Josh Funk, AP

Buttigieg Launches Rail Safety Blitz, Slams Industry And GOP Critics

The under-fire transportation secretary also said he plans to travel to East Palestine, Ohio.
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How An Airline Crisis Turned Pete Buttigieg’s DOT Dream Into A Nightmare

Planes, trains and a bipartisan torrent of criticism.
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Buttigieg Vows 'Extraordinary Effort' To Make Southwest Compensate Customers

“We are past the point where they could say that this is a weather-driven issue,” the transportation secretary said.
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TSA Raising Fines After Finding Record Guns In Carry-On Luggage

Eighty-eight percent of the guns found this year were loaded, the TSA said.
By Dee-Ann Durbin, AP

TSA Finds Handgun Hidden Inside Raw Chicken In Luggage At Airport

Investigators cried fowl at the discovery.
By AP

Pete Buttigieg Has Perfect Response To Marjorie Taylor Greene's Unhinged Complaint

The Georgia Republican accused the transportation secretary of trying to “emasculate the way we drive” by supporting electric cars.
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Possible Nationwide Rail Strike Is Already Impacting Travelers, Businesses

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said a rail shutdown is "not acceptable" and would harm families as well as businesses.
By Josh Funk, AP

Over $2 Billion Announced For Roads, Bridges, Bike Lanes Across U.S.

Numerous transportation projects across the U.S. will be getting a slice of $2.2 billion of new federal funding.
By Terry Tang and David A. Lieb, AP