The Derailment That Never Ended
Three years after the East Palestine disaster, everybody’s gotten paid — except the victims.
Transportation
EV chargers now available for PA Turnpike travelers
The new charging stations are at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza in Cumberland County and the New Stanton plaza in Westmoreland County, both serving westbound travelers.
Pennsylvania joins lawsuit seeking Trump administration release of EV charger funds
Staters say EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.
Penn State student documentary ‘Rethinking 322’ explores ways to minimize construction impacts
The State College Area Connector will replace a section of Route 322 near State College and impact farmland, waterways and homes.
East Palestine train derailment early research shows health impacts, more study needed
East Palestine residents gathered to hear an update on research being conducted at various universities nationwide on the public health impacts of the accident.
Dangerous train derailments more likely in vulnerable communities, Pitt analysis shows
The report from the University of Pittsburgh looks at rail accidents between 1998 and 2024, using data from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Federal EV program back on, but Pittsburgh charging largely driven by private sector
EV charging in the Pittsburgh area will continue with or without federal support, as businesses look to serve customers with convenient refueling locations.
Trump administration reluctantly resumes funding for EV chargers
Gov. Josh Shapiro was among 16 governors and attorneys general who sued to reinstate funding of the Biden-era program to build charging stations.
Deluzio continues push for rail safety as federal safety agency calls for deregulation
While Representative Chris Deluzio pushes for railway safety, the Trump administration wants roll back regulations of hazardous materials, including the transport of liquefied natural gas by rail.
Why Trump’s budget bill could mean ‘America’s electric vehicle surrender’
Narayan Subramanian, who worked in the Biden administration, says President Trump’s budget bill would cede the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain to China.
