The Mississippi Department of Transportation is on a mission to stress the importance of safety at railroad crossings to prevent crashes and fatalities. MDOT’s…
JACKSON, MISS. – In 2024, there were 30 crashes at public railroad crossings in Mississippi, which led to five fatalities and 12 injuries. Designated by the International Union of Railways, June 5 is International Level Crossing Awareness Day, and the Mississippi Department…
If you live in Gulfport or anywhere on the Gulf Coast, you have probably encountered a railroad crossing or two. However, do you always know what to do at them? Today kicks off Rail Safety Week 2020, a national rail…
Good news coming out of Long Beach as a representative from CSX Transportation presented a $5,000 check to Long Beach teacher Carol Paola this morning to celebrate a piece of the city’s history. The money will go towards showcasing the…
Republican Senator Roger Wicker expressed concern over railroad safety today during a hearing in the nation’s capital. The hearing comes in the wake of recent high profile rail incidents in three different states that the National Transportation Safety Board has…