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Matt Parker

Matt Parker

Matt Parker is a locomotive engineer who serves as chairman of the Nevada State Legislative Board for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen in Sparks.

Commentary

Rolling the dice on rail safety: Nevada’s high-stakes legislative gamble

By: and - May 29, 2024

As ambitious rail projects like Brightline West push forward, Nevada stands at a critical crossroads in terms of infrastructure growth and rail safety. It’s been a year since Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed Assembly Bill 456—a bill that aimed to strengthen rail safety protocols—and the risks that haunt our tracks are not just lingering; they are […]