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Sumwalt designated Vice Chairman at NTSB
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, March 31, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Transportation Safety Board Member Robert L. Sumwalt will again serve as the agency’s vice chairman following his designation as vice chairman by President Donald...
Editorial: Instead of crippling Amtrak, improve it
(Source: KPC News, April 1, 2017) KENDALLVILLE, Ind. — We hope our representatives in Congress will work to make the trains that run through Indiana more successful and appealing to travelers, instead of voting to shut them down. Full story: www.kpcnews.com
FRA picks plan to replace problematic Amtrak tunnel beneath Baltimore after years-long review
(Source: Baltimore Sun, April 2, 2017) BALTIMORE, Md. — The Federal Railroad Administration has determined the most environmentally friendly option for replacing the 144-year-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel under West Baltimore — which currently acts as a bottleneck...
10 dead, 50 hurt in explosion on St. Petersburg subway in Russia
(Source: Associated Press, April 3, 2017) ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Ten people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion on a subway train in St. Petersburg on Monday (April 3), according to Russian news agencies. Full story: www.nola.com
Hoffa: Workers of the world unite against global greed
(Source: Huffington Post opinion column by Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa, March 30, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A few years ago, no one had ever heard of XPO Logistics. But today, after borrowing billions of dollars to buy up and attempt to integrate freight...
Amtrak, Queens celebrate 100th anniversary of Hell Gate Bridge
(Source: Times Ledger, March 30, 2017) QUEENS, N.Y. — Amtrak and the Greater Astoria Historical Society celebrated the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Hell Gate Bridge Monday with not only experts on the history of the railroad overpass, but engineers and...
Landslide near White Rock blocks Amtrak service between Vancouver and U.S.
(Source: Vancouver Sun, March 29, 2017) VANCOUVER, B.C. — Amtrak passenger train service has been halted between Vancouver and Bellingham, Wash., until Friday after landslides hit the tracks near White Rock early Wednesday. Full story: Vancouver Sun
38 cars of UP train derail in East Texas
(Source: Associated Press, March 29, 2017) MALAKOFF, Texas — Thirty-eight cars of a Union Pacific freight train, including two locomotives, have derailed in a small East Texas town. No injuries were reported. Full story: www.usnews.com
UP consolidates Pocatello Service Unit management
(Source: Union Pacific press release, March 22, 2017) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific today announced it is consolidating its Pocatello Service Unit management with its Portland and Utah service units effective April 1. Five management positions will be reassigned to...
Rail safety and transport bills approved by House committee
(Source: Railway Age, March 30, 2017) NEW YORK — The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Wednesday approved legislation involving passenger rail. Full story: Railway Age
