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A year after anti-fracking encampment, protesters return to block trains in Olympia
(Source: The News Tribune, November 19, 2017) OLYMPIA, Wash. — One year after an anti-fracking group set up an encampment to block trains leaving the Port of Olympia, protesters have again settled into a makeshift camp on downtown railroad tracks. Full story: The News...
Editorial: Note to Washington — Amtrak is important
(Source: Editorial from the Longview News-Journal, November 18, 2017) LONGVIEW, Texas — Those who keep an eye on the uncertain trends and portents emanating from Washington say funding for Amtrak's Texas Eagle route appears to be safe in the next federal budget. As...
Two California high-speed rail construction workers injured
(Source: Fresno Bee, November 18, 2017) FRESNO, Calif. — Two men working on a high-speed rail viaduct construction site were taken to a hospital Saturday afternoon after a workplace accident near Highway 99 and the San Joaquin River. Full story: Fresno Bee
38 NS train cars derail in Wise County, Va.
(Source: Bristol Herald Courier, November 19, 2017) APPALACHIA, Va. — A Norfolk Southern Railroad official confirmed 38 cars derailed on Saturday in Wise County, Virginia. No injuries were reported. Full story: Bristol Herald Courier
CN on hiring spree as shipments surge
(Source: Reuters, November 17, 2017) WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Canadian National Railway Co plans to extend a major hiring spree into next year as Canada’s biggest freight railroad scrambles to handle surging shipments and fill vacancies, a company official said on Friday....
Amtrak covered nearly 95% of its operating costs in 2017
(Source: The Drive, November 17, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak, the passenger railway service that operates as a for-profit company but relies on federal funding, achieved several milestones in fiscal 2017, including recouping almost 95 percent of its operating...
Rail company in Japan apologizes after train departs 20 seconds early
(Source: BBC, November 16, 2017) LONDON — A rail company in Japan has apologized after one of its trains departed 20 seconds early. Management on the Tsukuba Express line between Tokyo and the city of Tsukuba say they "sincerely apologize for the inconvenience"...
Opinion: Culture wars, Part 1
(Source: Railway Age opinion column by David Schanoes, November 17, 2017) NEW YORK — I spent three hours viewing the video archive of the Nov. 14, 2017 National Transportation Safety Board meeting convened to review and approve the findings, probable cause and safety...
Missouri sees increase in Amtrak ridership
(Source: Associated Press, November 16, 2017) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri transportation officials say this year's spike in Amtrak ridership continued to rise from July through October. Full story: New Have Register
Canadian Pacific Police Association reaches 5-year tentative pact with CP Rail
(Source: Canadian Pacific Railway press release, November 17, 2017) CALGARY — Canadian Pacific and the Canadian Pacific Police Association (CPPA) announced today a tentative, forward-looking five-year agreement. "CP is proud to announce another long-term agreement...
