The recent news that NTSB board member Todd Inman claims to have been fired by the White House without explanation is, frankly, quite concerning. It’s particularly troubling when you consider the nature of the NTSB’s work – a critical independent body dedicated to investigating transportation accidents and making our skies, roads, and railways safer. Inman himself seemed deeply committed to his role, having served as the on-scene board member for two significant and tragic accidents: the American Airlines collision near Washington National Airport and the UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville. His dedication to his work, and the passion he clearly felt for improving safety, appears to have been a hallmark of his tenure.… Continue reading
Living in a bustling city with a robust public transportation system, the news of a 74-year-old woman tragically losing her life after being pushed into a BART train by a homeless man strikes a chord deep within me. The platform edges have always been a place of caution for me, a space where the line between safety and danger seems razor-thin. The fear of an accidental trip or an intentional push has always lingered in the back of my mind, a fear that this recent incident has sadly validated.
As I read about the life of this woman, who had lived through decades of historical events, worked diligently, and commuted on the same train for 40 years, my heart aches for her and her family.… Continue reading
I am deeply saddened by the tragic news of the recent collision between an Amtrak train and a pickup truck in western New York that resulted in the loss of three lives, including a 6-year-old child and two adults. It is truly devastating to hear about such a senseless and preventable tragedy. As a motorcoach driver myself, I am all too familiar with the importance of caution around railroad tracks and the need to prioritize safety at all times.
The accounts from witnesses describing the moments leading up to the crash paint a grim picture of the events that unfolded. The pickup truck driver reportedly pulled up behind an emergency vehicle on the tracks, waiting for traffic to clear, only to be trapped when the railroad guards came down.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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