U.S. Department of Transportation

Virgin Hyperloop has selected West Virginia as the home for a $500 million certification center and test track for an innovative — but yet to be authorized by federal regulators — high-speed transportation system. The company, owned by billionaire Sir Richard Branson, announced Thursday that it will locate its new Hyperloop Certification Center on nearly 800 acres of land in the state.

West Virginia University will research new ideas and technologies to improve the safety of pipelines used to transport energy resources.The research will…

After several accidents involving trains carrying crude oil in the past few years, including one in southern West Virginia, the U.S. Department of…

One of the companies that builds the type of rail tank car involved in Monday’s train derailment in Fayette County is urging the U.S. Department of…

West Virginia's pipeline safety program will receive nearly $453,000 from the federal government.Congressman Nick Rahall announced the grant Monday from…