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Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail proposal moving forward
(Source: BizTimes Milwaukee, July 31, 2017) MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — A proposed Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago (TCMC) Intercity Passenger Rail Service project that would connect Chicago to Minneapolis, by way of Milwaukee, took another step forward last week. Full story:...
BNSF, UP to serve new ethyl acetate plant in Nebraska
(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 31, 2017) Strobel Energy Group has signed a contract to design and construct an ethyl acetate facility in Nebraska that will be served by BNSF Railway Co. and Union Pacific Railroad. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Quebec agency releases Lac-Megantic rail bypass report
(Source: Canadian Press, August 1, 2017) MONTREAL — The population of Lac-Megantic and its neighboring towns are heavily divided on what to do with the railway that runs through the heart of the town, Quebec’s environmental review agency said Monday. The agency, known...
Public hearings set on plans for Amtrak’s new Hudson River tunnel
(Source: Times Herald-Record, July 31, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit and the Federal Railroad Administration will hold public hearings this week of the draft environmental impact study for Amtrak’s new Hudson River tunnel. Full story: Times Herald-Record
Captive or forced switching leads list of suggested STB regulatory changes
(Source: Trains, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — No surprise, railroads and shippers are sharply divided on the issue of allowing railroad customers with connections to only one railroad to choose an alternative carrier. Full story: Trains
Great Lakes Basin, which hopes to start a freight railroad, responds to opponents in filing
(Source: The Times, August 1, 2017) MUNSTER, Ind. — Great Lakes Basin Transportation entered its response Monday to opposition groups' arguments that its application to build a 271-mile freight railroad from Northwest Indiana to southeast Wisconsin should be rejected....
Psychologist: Man accused of shooting Amtrak conductor in Naperville not fit for trial
(Source: Chicago Tribune, July 31, 2017) CHICAGO, Ill. — A court-appointed psychologist thinks that the elderly Wisconsin man charged in the shooting of an Amtrak conductor in Naperville is not mentally fit to stand trial, it was revealed at a court hearing Monday....
Teamsters Local 710 secures UPS Freight member’s rightful wages, back pay
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters Local 710 UPS Freight Business Agents Ted Barnhart and John “Shaggy” Rule settled a grievance after it was deadlocked at the National Panel last month, securing...
Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration: Who is Ronald L. Batory?
(Source: www.allgov.com, August 1, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s top train man will be a retired railroad executive with nearly 50 years’ experience in the industry. The White House announced on July 11, 2017, that President Donald Trump has nominated Ronald...
Senate Appropriations Committee OKs transportation spending bill
(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 31, 2017) The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee late last week unanimously approved the $60 billion fiscal-year 2018 funding bill for transportation, housing and urban development, and related agencies. The proposal would...
