The AJJ reported today that Los Angeles Times (10/2, Geiger) reported that ” ‘In an effort to curb accidents caused by distracted driving, the Obama administration has banned federal employees from text messaging while driving and said it would consider new restrictions on cellphone use by rail, truck and bus drivers.’ President Obama ‘signed an executive order Wednesday night telling federal employees not to send text messages while driving on the job or in a government-owned vehicle.’ And ‘also Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on state and local governments to pass laws to discourage distracted driving.’ “
Niagara Falls- Toronto Train Derails
February 27, 2012
This morning, authorities are investigating the cause of the tragic train crash on the busy Niagara Falls – Toronto line. The accident happened in
Burlington near the 403, just beyond Hamilton. the train has a “black box” much like those which provide information in truck and car accidents.