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Quebec to hold public hearing on Lac-Megantic rail bypass
(Source: Canadian Press, April 19, 2017) MONTREAL — The Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE) will hold a consultation on the possible options for a new railway bypassing Lac-Mégantic. Full story: Montreal Gazette
Amtrak expects normal traffic Monday on NYC-Newark lines
(Source: Bloomberg, April 23, 2017) NEW YORK — Amtrak expects to accommodate normal rail traffic between New York and Newark, New Jersey, during the Monday morning rush hour, spokesman Mike Tolbert said. Full story: Bloomberg
Lithium batteries cause train car explosion, fire in NE Houston
(Source: www.click2houston.com, April 24, 2017) HOUSTON, Texas — A fire that broke out on a Union Pacific train after one of the containers it was carrying exploded Sunday evening has been put out. A spokesperson for Union Pacific said the container was carrying...
Metra on track to purchase new rail cars, locomotives
(Source: Chicago Tribune, April 19, 2017) CHICAGO — Metra's looking to add at least 25 new rail cars and 10 locomotives to its fleet, a move that could reduce service delays and costs while improving air quality, the transit agency announced on April 19. Full story:...
Amtrak police woefully unprepared for terror attack, union says
(Source: New York Post, April 21, 2017) NEW YORK — Amtrak police — who are supposed to be the lead law-enforcement agency at Penn Station — say they are woefully unprepared for a terrorist attack at the massive transit hub. Full story: New York Post
BNSF lays off 55 at diesel shop in Glendive, Mont.
(Source: Associated Press, April 22, 2017) GLENDIVE, Mont. — Burlington Northern Santa Fe has laid off 55 employees from its diesel shop in Glendive. The cuts represent about half of the railroad's workforce at the shop. Full story: NBC Montana
Head of California high-speed rail project calls it quits
(Source: www.sfgate.com, April 21, 2017) SAN FRANCISCO — The head of California’s $64 billion high-speed rail project said Friday that he’s stepping down after five years pushing forward a vision of 220-mph trains that still faces stiff resistance from lawmakers and...
Harrison says operations streamlining will continue; “I’m not a one-man crew advocate”
(Source: Trains Magazine, April 20, 2017) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — New CSX Transportation CEO E. Hunter Harrison gave some broad-brush outlines today on his plans to cut costs, streamline operations, and improve service. Full story: Trains Magazine
Editorial: Improve Amtrak, don’t kill it
(Source: Editorial in the Minot Daily News, April 24, 2017) MINOT, N.D. — The last thing that America needs in the way of transportation is even fewer options. Full story: Minot Daily News
Amtrak is at a junction: Invest in improvements, or risk worsening problems
(Source: New York Times, April 24, 2017) NEW YORK — When Amtrak’s new chief executive took responsibility for two recent train derailments at Pennsylvania Station in New York, it was a low point for a railroad already confronting a series of urgent challenges. Full...
