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NTSB rules out foul play in crash of Amtrak train carrying GOP lawmakers
(Source: UPI, February 1, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled out foul play in the case of an Amtrak train — carrying a number of Republican congressional members — that crashed into a garbage truck in Virginia. Full story:...
AAR reports rail traffic for week ending January 27, 2018)
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, January 31, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 27, 2018. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 543,515...
Grape and almond growers suing BNSF, alleging herbicide use killed crops
(Source: The Press, January 31, 2018) BRENTWOOD, Calif. — A group of grape and almond farmers in Oakley is suing BNSF Railway, alleging that the company used herbicides along its tracks to eradicate weeds and vegetation that ended up damaging their crops. Full story:...
Metra fare hikes start February 1
(Source: Chicago Tribune, January 31, 2018) CHICAGO — Metra riders will have to dig a little deeper for one-way tickets and monthly and weekend passes starting Thursday, when a systemwide rate hike approved in November takes effect. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Texas high-speed rail hearings continue, as does criticism of Texas Central plans
(Source: Houston Chronicle, January 31, 2018) FAIRFIELD, Texas — A planned high-speed train that aims to shuttle people from Houston to Dallas again received a cold reception from rural residents on Wednesday night, the third consecutive night of federal hearings....
State-Amtrak Intercity Passenger Rail Committee asks Congress for dedicated rail funding
(Source: Transportation Today, January 31, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A panel made up of state officials and Amtrak representatives has, in a new report to Congress, requested a change of funding for rail improvement projects, turning from annual appropriations to a...
BNSF targets $3.3 billion in capital investments for 2018
(Source: BNSF Railway press release, January 31, 2018) FORT WORTH, Texas — Today, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced its 2018 capital investment plan of $3.3 billion. This year's capital plan reflects BNSF's continued focus on maintaining its network as well as...
CP Rail conductor given second chance after 2016 Toronto collision
(Source: Globe and Mail, January 31, 2018) TORONTO — A labor arbitrator has overturned the firing of a Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. conductor involved in the collision of two trains in midtown Toronto in 2016, saying the man's culpability was mitigated by the...
TSA expected to issue final rule for security training for transit, freight and bus employees
(Source: Lexology, January 31, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. — It has been 14 years since the 9/11 Commission Report was issued, in which many recommendations were made to improve security in the U.S. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has still not yet...
1 killed after chartered Amtrak train carrying Republican lawmakers hits trash truck
(Source: CBS News, January 31, 2018) CROZET, Va. — A chartered Amtrak train carrying Republican members of Congress to a retreat hit a garbage truck on the tracks west of Washington just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, leaving one person killed. The lawmakers were...
