Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of suit over death of PATCO worker

Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of suit over death of PATCO worker

By | August 30, 2025

Transit operation is not a railroad, ruling says in interpretation of law regarding worker injuries and deaths

Aerial view of rapid transit system railyard

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