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California high-speed rail opponents likely to appeal ruling
(Source: Associated Press, May 8, 2017) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Opponents of California's bullet train said they are likely to appeal a judge's ruling Monday that will let the state spend about $1.25 billion in voter-approved bond money, rather than taking up the judge's...
Politicians should act on what the people want: Infrastructure
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 4, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Infrastructure seems like a forgotten policy issue to many people – for good reason. While much of Washington’s focus has been on matters going nowhere fast, improving the...
BNSF posts higher income, revenue in 1Q 2017
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 8, 2017) BNSF Railway Co.'s first-quarter revenue rose 8.8 percent to $5.2 billion and pre-tax earnings increased 6.9 percent to $1.3 billion compared with the same quarter a year ago, the Class I's parent Berkshire Hathaway Inc....
Green, fast locomotives coming to Great Lakes region
(Source: Great Lakes Echo, May 7, 2017) LANSING, Mich. — Greener trains are coming to the Great Lakes region. Technically, they’re locomotives. That’s the part of the train that does the pushing or the pulling. The Siemens Chargers, which are due to arrive by fall,...
KCS holds annual meeting of stockholders, announces stock dividends
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, May 5, 2017) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 4, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. With 89% of KCS’ outstanding common and preferred stock represented in person or by...
Flathead Lake samples detect slight contamination
(Source: Flathead Beacon, May 7, 2017) KALISPELL, Mont. — Low levels of contamination were detected along the shore of Flathead Lake near Somers, as well as an unidentified biological substance, according to BNSF Railway. Full story: Flathead Beacon
Retired railroader loses appeal alleging negligence by NS, Conrail
(Source: Penn Record, May 5, 2017) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A lifelong railroad worker won’t be able to hold his employer liable for what he claimed were unsafe working conditions that led to long-term injuries. Full story: Penn Record
Opponents of proposed Dallas-Houston bullet train push lawmakers to kill it
(Source: Texas Tribune, May 5, 2017) AUSTIN, Texas — Texas landowners opposed to a high-speed train line between Dallas and Houston took to the Capitol Thursday and early Friday to warn lawmakers that the project would ruin rural lifestyles and prevent growth in the...
Crossing closings for high-speed rail linked to $14 million federal grant
(Source: State Journal-Register, May 5, 2017) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The city of Springfield is prepared to close downtown crossings for the $1.9 billion high-speed rail program between St. Louis and Chicago -- once the federal government comes through with $14 million...
Trust fund would pay for oil spills from derailed trains
(Source: Washington Examiner, May 8, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers wants to create a trust fund to help communities along rail lines prepare for and respond to derailments of trains carrying oil. Full story: Washington Examiner
