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NJ Transit train sideswiped after Amtrak derails in NY Penn Station
(Source: www.nj.com, March 24, 2017) NEW YORK — An Acela train with 248 passengers on board derailed at New York Penn Station on Friday morning and sideswiped an NJ Transit train, forcing the suspension of all rail service into the station, officials said. Full story:...
Metro-North workers sue, allege retaliation over safety concerns
(Source: The Journal News, March 27, 2017) NEW YORK — Three recent lawsuits from six Metro-North power department employees allege they were severely punished for raising safety concerns tied to their work on the dangerous, highly electrified third rail. Full story:...
Winter Park, Amtrak beaming over ski train’s sellout success
(Source: Westword, March 23, 2017) DENVER, Colo. — Train service between Denver and Winter Park, which resumed in January after a seven-year drought, has proven even more popular than resort officials anticipated, with more than 18,000 tickets sold for the twelve...
Opponents of Great Lakes Basin keep eyes on May 1 deadline
(Source: Kankakee Daily-Journal, March 22, 2017) KANKAKEE, Ill. — Farmers in the northern part of Kankakee County have their eyes set on May 1, the deadline for Great Lakes Basin Transportation to finish its application for a 270-mile freight rail that would operate...
LIRR launches new campaign promoting 3rd track project
(Source: Newsday, March 23, 2017) LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — The Long Island Rail Road this week launched a new campaign promoting its proposed $2 billion Main Line third-track project, which it says would benefit “hundreds of thousands of commuters.” Full story:...
NJ governor to decide if oil train information will be made public
(Source: Asbury Park Press, March 23, 2017) ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A bill that requires rail companies transporting volatile crude oil and other hazardous liquids through New Jersey to file detailed emergency response plans with state officials is headed to Gov. Chris...
SEPTA approves contract for new rail cars
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, March 23, 2017) PHILADELPHIA — The newest cars in SEPTA’s Regional Rail fleet will come from the world’s largest rail car producer, a Chinese company attempting to gain a foothold in the U.S. market. Full story: Philadelphia...
Amtrak expanding Acela service between Boston and New York
(Source: www.wpri.com, March 23, 2017) EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Due to customer demand, Amtrak is increasing its Acela Express service between Boston and New York City. Full story: www.wpri.com
Editorial: Petty politics hurt smart rail project
(Source: Editorial in the Sacramento Bee, March 24, 2017) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Jerry Brown this week urged House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to free $650 million for an important commuter rail project on the San...
Worker safety takes back seat to corporate profits
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, March 23, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress in quick order has decided to renege on an Obama administration rule that allowed for more timely collection of data in order to track workplace injuries and...
