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NTSB urges railroads to reduce speeds through areas without signals after S.C. fatality
(Source: The State, February 15, 2018) COLUMBIA, S.C. — Eleven days after a fatal train wreck in Cayce, the National Transportation Safety Board issued an urgent safety recommendation Thursday that calls on trains to proceed cautiously when moving through areas...
Amtrak will suspend service where PTC is not ready, CEO says; BLET calls for industry to address rail worker fatigue
(Source: Seattle Times, February 15, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak will stop running trains on some U.S. tracks if they don’t have satellite-based train control operating by the end of this year, CEO Richard Anderson told a congressional committee Thursday morning....
Some railroads won’t meet PTC deadline; BLET expresses frustration at House hearing
(Source: ABC News, February 15, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Several railroads will likely fail to meet congressionally-mandated deadlines for installation of Positive Train Control, technology that could have prevented at least 23 deaths and more than 300 injuries over...
AAR reports rail traffic for week ending February 10, 2018
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, February 14, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 10, 2018. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was...
Disneyland Resort teams up with Amtrak to offer discounts on train travel and park admission to So. Cal. residents
(Source: Orange County Register, February 15, 2018) ANAHEIM, Calif. — Amtrak and Disneyland Resort are partnering for a limited promotion that offers discounted rail travel and park admission for Southern California residents. Through May 21, each child age 2-12 can...
Pasadena Ninth Circuit Federal Court finds for railroad in pipeline fight
(Source: Pasadena Now, February 14, 2018) PASADENA, Calif. — The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena revived counterclaims on Tuesday by the Union Pacific Railroad, whose power to lease land under 1,800 miles of its right of way for a petroleum pipeline is...
Trial set for passenger accused of stopping Amtrak train
(Source: Associated Press, February 14, 2018) LINCOLN, Neb. — An April trial is scheduled for a Missouri man who allegedly stopped an Amtrak train in Nebraska. Full story: www.usnews.com
Teamsters celebrate and remember James R. Hoffa
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, February 14, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Each year in February, Teamsters take a moment to reflect upon and remember a leader who changed the course of history for working men and women in America. James R....
BNSF details capital programs for Montana, Missouri and Kansas
(Source: Railway Track and Structures, February 14, 2018) NEW YORK — BNSF unveiled details of its planned $385 million capital plan across Montana, Missouri and Kansas. The focus of all three state programs will be on maintenance projects. Full story: Railway Track...
Opinion: Why California should continue building high-speed rail
(Source: San Jose Mercury News opinion column by Ron Diridon Sr., February 14, 2018. Mr. Diridon is chair emeritus of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.) SAN JOSE, Calif. — The reason for building high-speed rail is to protect our Bay Area economy. Per...
