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Federal budget slashes federal aid for rail, long-distance Amtrak routes
(Source: Washington Post, May 23, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The $16.2 billion budget represents a nearly 13 percent reduction in transportation spending over fiscal 2017. That includes a $928 million cut from transit construction grants, nearly half of what Congress...
Doctors: Condition of Amtrak conductor shot in Naperville improving
(Source: Daily Herald, May 23, 2017) CHICAGO — Doctors caring for the Amtrak conductor shot by a passenger last week in Naperville upgraded his condition to serious from critical Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Full story: Daily Herald
Hunter Harrison hope launches CSX shares 40% higher
(Source: Bloomberg, May 23, 2017) NEW YORK — Railroad shares have risen 10% in 2017, led by CSX's 40% surge on optimism that former Canadian Pacific CEO Hunter Harrison will improve margins by implementing his precision railroading philosophy. Lee Klaskow, senior...
NARP: White House budget slashes Amtrak routes and transit funding
(Source: National Association of Railroad Passengers press release, May 23, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration released a detailed budget proposal that guts funding to Amtrak’s long-distance trains, and slashes funding to key transit and transportation...
CSX to convert hump yards in Selkirk, NY, and Birmingham, Ala., to flat-switching facilities
(Source: Trains Magazine, May 23, 2017) NEW YORK — CSX Transportation is in the process of converting the hump yards at Selkirk, N.Y., and Birmingham, Ala., to flat-switching facilities. Full story: Trains
Sonoma County solid waste workers join Teamsters Local 665
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 22, 2017) SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Solid waste and recycling workers throughout Sonoma County have voted to join Teamsters Local 665. An overwhelming majority of the almost 400 drivers, mechanics, customer...
Lake Forest takes another look at possible train station pedestrian underpass
(Source: Pioneer Press, May 22, 2017) LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The city of Lake Forest is making a second effort at planning a pedestrian underpass at its west train station. Full story: Chicago Tribune
Ga. Governor willing to spend to expand Port of Savannah
(Source: Southern Political Report, May 23, 2017) ATLANTA, Ga. — Gov. Nathan Deal’s commitment to spending an additional $20 million in state money to deepen and expand the Port of Savannah is likely to spur additional visits to the port from the largest container...
Amtrak won’t cede control of NY Penn Station
(Source: New York Post, May 23, 2017) NEW YORK — Amtrak officials claim the company is perfectly capable of running Penn Station, including carrying out the crucial repairs needed to stop frequent delays at the hub, and they have no plans to cede control to the Port...
EPA requires BNSF to begin work at abandoned uranium mines
(Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) press release, May 23, 2017) SAN FRANCISCO — Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with BNSF Railway Company to begin clean up at the Haystack Mines Site, a group of three abandoned...
