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BNSF chairman calls for U.S. to remain in NAFTA
(Source: High Plains Public Radio, December 3, 2017) AMARILLO, Texas — The executive chairman of BNSF railroad recently penned an editorial in the San Antonio Express-News pleading with lawmakers, including Texas Sen. John Cornyn, not to withdraw from the North...
Harrison: ‘No red carpet’ when I arrived at CSX
(Source: Jacksonville Daily Record, December 4, 2017) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A month after CSX Corp. announced a shakeup of its executive suite, CEO Hunter Harrison last week conceded he didn’t get a warm reception when he joined the company in March. Full story:...
FRA delays deadline for system safety program
(Source: Occupational Health & Safety, December 4, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration has delayed for another year the effective date of a 2016 final rule it issued that would require commuter and intercity passenger railroads to develop and...
AAR: Rail traffic up 2.4 percent from 2016 for week ending November 25
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 29, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 25, 2017. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was...
CP Holiday Train is about to roll through Detroit
(Source: Detroit Free Press, November 28, 2017) DETROIT — The bright and magical Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will likely be rolling through metro Detroit on Thursday evening, according to the train's website. Full story: Detroit Free Press
Request for emergency audit of California bullet train project is denied
(Source: Los Angeles Times, November 27, 2017) LOS ANGELES — A request for an emergency audit of the $64-billion California bullet train project was turned down Monday by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi, the Torrance Democrat who chairs the joint audit committee. Full...
CN to wrap up two-year Minnesota-Wisconsin bridge project
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 28, 2017) CN by the end of the year will complete a major project to strengthen the Oliver Bridge over the St. Louis River between Duluth, Minnesota, and Oliver, Wisconsin, the Class I announced last week. Full story:...
PATH extension to Newark airport set for public meetings this week
(Source: www.nj.com, November 28, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — The public can weigh in on a plan to extend PATH service to Newark Liberty International Airport at two informational meetings this week in Newark. Full story: www.nj.com
Washington state panel calls for denial of Vancouver oil train terminal
(Source: Associated Press, November 28, 2017) SEATTLE, Wash. — A Washington state energy panel voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend that Gov. Jay Inslee reject a massive oil-by-rail terminal proposed along the Columbia River. Full story: www.usnews.com
Olympia police respond to masked protesters blocking railroad tracks
(Source: Television station KIRO, November 29, 2017) OLYMPIA, Wash. — Authorities are at the scene where protesters blocked railroad tracks in Olympia and confronted officers. Police said 20 to 30 masked protesters confronted officers at Seventh and Adams. Full story:...
