Staying safe while riding the rails

For nearly two centuries, trains have connected people with work, play, family and friends all across our nation. In urban locations trains provide an easy, cost-effective way to get from place to place. And in suburban and rural areas, trains are the answer for traveling long distances in comfort and convenience. According to a report released on March 10, 2014 by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), a record 10.7 billion trips were taken on U.S. public transportation in 2013, the highest transit ridership in 57 years. [Read more…]