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Prosecutors say BNSF shooting was planned “execution”
(Source: Herald and News, November 1, 2017) KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Whether or not James Forshee killed Emery Connor at BNSF Railway offices in Klamath Falls is not in dispute. What remains at issue is whether or not Forshee was criminally responsible for the shooting —...
Man who engaged emergency brake on Amtrak train faces competency evaluation
(Source: McCook Gazette, October 31, 2017) BEAVER CITY, Neb. — An armed Missouri man arrested last week after engaging the emergency brake on an Amtrak near Oxford appeared in Furnas County Court Monday. His preliminary hearing was rescheduled for next month to allow...
First Roanoke Amtrak ride draws rail fans from all over
(Source: Roanoke Times, October 31, 2017) ROANOKE, Va. — Roanoke’s new passenger train platform teemed with railroad buffs Halloween morning, two hours before the sun crested the horizon. Full story: Roanoke Times
Trucking industry faces long haul to legalize self-driving semis
(Source: Detroit News, October 30, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trucking companies are not giving up the fight to put self-driving semis and delivery trucks on U.S. highways. Full story: Detroit News
Battle over MBTA privatization rages
(Source: Newbury Port News, November 1, 2017) BOSTON — The battle over privatizing the MBTA is raging on Beacon Hill, with union leaders pushing back against plans to farm out bus maintenance. Full story: Newbury Port News
Genesee & Wyoming: 3Q 2017 results “weaker than expected”
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 31, 2017) Genesee & Wyoming Inc. reported third-quarter financial results that were "modestly weaker than expected," with diluted earnings per share of 80 cents compared with 98 cents in the same period a year ago, company...
DOT to expand scope of drone testing
(Source: Railway Age, October 30, 2017) NEW YORK — A pilot program to advance the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, or drones) will partner the U.S. Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions in developing rules that will allow broader testing. Fixed...
CSX moves first unit coal train from Kentucky plant
(Source: Progressive Railroading, October 31, 2017) American Resources Corp., through its subsidiary Quest Energy Inc. and Deane Mining LLC, has shipped its first unit train of thermal coal from a previously idled Mill Creek coal preparation plant in Letcher County,...
Gov. Cuomo orders increase in NYC transit security following yesterday’s attack in Lower Manhattan
(Source: Legislative Gazette, November 1, 2017) NEW YORK — Following the apparent terrorist attack in Lower Manhattan yesterday afternoon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed state agencies, including the New York State Police, National Guard, the Division of Homeland...
Metro-North, NJ Transit begin annual fight against leaves
(Source: Journal News, October 30, 2017) NEW YORK — It's time for the annual war between the leaves and the railroads. Every autumn when the leaves start falling, Metro-North and NJ Transit have to deal with slippery conditions created by leaf slime, or the residue...
