Outgoing Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has revealed the first things he’s looking forward to doing as a civilian now that President-elect Donald Trump will soon install his...

1 day ago · For years, Pete Buttigieg has been one of the most recognizable figures in Democratic politics. From making history as the first openly gay cabinet member to leading the Department of Transportation through major infrastructure projects, he’s rarely been out of the spotlight. ... including airline meltdowns and train derailments. What’s ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2023) – Today, Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity passenger rail in America hosted U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Apr 2, 2024 · Many described how the conductor and the engineer work together to help each other avoid dangerous situations and prevent accidents. One worker said asking a person to run a train alone for 12+ hours is like a kind of solitary confinement that will inevitably lead to fatigue.

Apr 3, 2024 · Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the U.S. shouldn’t accept the current average of nearly three derailments a day, and that regulators will keep fighting to improve that record.

Apr 2, 2024 · “Common sense tells us that large freight trains, some of which can be over three miles long, should have at least two crew members on board - and now there’s a federal regulation in place to ensure trains are safely staffed,” …

Feb 14, 2023 · Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has spoken out after a train containing hazardous materials derailed on February 3, in the Ohio town of East Palestine, close to the border with...

Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg (/ ˈ b uː t ɪ dʒ ə dʒ / ⓘ BOO-tij-əj; [a] born January 19, 1982) is an American politician and former naval officer who served as the 19th United States secretary of transportation from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 32nd mayor of South Bend, Indiana, from 2012 to 2020, which earned him …

Mar 3, 2023 · If you were to believe Republicans, Pete Buttigieg single-handedly caused the Norfolk Southern train to derail in East Palestine and every other transit crisis that has struck in recent years.

Oct 18, 2023 · Buttigieg received a Notch 8 conductor training program briefing, meeting a current conductor and graduate who commenced her profession as a train attendant. This 14-week intense course equips Brightline’s teammates with the skills necessary to become conductors.