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Transport Canada takes on rail worker fatigue initiative
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 9, 2017) Transport Canada officials will address fatigue management in the rail industry, Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced this week. The proposed approach would incorporate up-to-date fatigue science in current...
Train hauling military equipment hits cement mixer near Houston
(Source: Houston Chronicle, November 9, 2017) HOUSTON — A crash between a train carrying military equipment and cement mixer sparked a fuel spill Thursday afternoon in front of a Cypress-area gun range. No injuries were reported. Full story: Houston Chronicle
AAR: Rail traffic down 0.8 percent from 2016 for week ending November 4
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, November 8, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 4, 2017. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 538,739...
Study: Proposed Texas-Oklahoma passenger rail service is feasible
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 8, 2017) A study of a proposed passenger-rail service between Oklahoma City and South Texas has determined the route would be feasible, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announced yesterday. Full story:...
LIRR to upgrade signals on Montauk Branch segment
(Source: Progressive Railroading, November 8, 2017) MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) this weekend will halt service between the Patchogue and Montauk stations to continue modernizing its signal system. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Germany signs contract for first hydrogen-powered passenger trains
(Source: Reuters, November 9, 2017) MUNICH — Germany plans to bring the world’s first trains powered by hydrogen fuel cells into service, with 14 emission-free trains due to transport passengers in Lower Saxony from 2021. Full story: Reuters
Pick-up truck driver killed trying to beat Amtrak train in Va.
(Source: Television station WTVR, November 8, 2017) JARRATT, Va. — A pick-up driver was killed trying to beat an Amtrak train across the railroad track in Sussex County, according to Virginia State Police. Full story: www.wtvr.com
‘Goliath’ spending effort blamed for failure of Spokane coal, oil train ballot measure
(Source: NW News Network, November 8, 2017) SPOKANE, Wash. — An initiative that would have fined rail cars carrying uncovered coal and certain kinds of oil through the heart of Spokane failed last Tuesday. Opponents of the measure say voters were concerned about the...
Senate panel confirms Trump nominee to serve on Amtrak’s Board of Directors
(Source: The Hill, November 8, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday confirmed a slew of President Trump’s picks to lead various transportation-related agencies, sending their nominations to the floor. The...
Extra Amtrak rail cars on board for Thanksgiving travel
(Source: Amtrak press release, November 8, 2017) LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In anticipation of the busiest travel week of the year, Amtrak is prepared to accommodate the surge of holiday travelers with extra equipment and additional capacity on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner...
