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NTSB: Miscommunication may have contributed to Amtrak crash that killed 2 in April 2016
(Source: The News Journal, January 26, 2017) WILMINGTON, Del. — Miscommunication between workers and unfamiliarity with safety procedures may have contributed to an Amtrak passenger train hitting a backhoe on the railroad tracks in Chester, Pa, killing two workers,...
AAR: Rail traffic up 8.1 percent over 2016 for week ending January 21
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, January 25, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending January 21, 2017. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 530,299...
Hyperloop One wants to carry self-driving cars in its 760-mph tubes
(Source: The Drive, January 24, 2017) LOS ANGELES — If the guys at Hyperloop One have their way, there will be more than just small, train-like vehicles flying along at 760 miles per hour in its tubes—autonomous cars could be coming along for the ride, to. Full story:...
BNSF announces certified, rail-served sites for development
(Source: BNSF press release, January 25, 2017) FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today announced six new BNSF Certified Sites that are optimal for customer development along its rail network. New certified sites include AgriTech Park in Great Falls,...
Teamster pilots win again against Flexjet, Flight Options
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 25, 2017) RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio — For the second time in eight months, a federal judge in Cleveland has ordered Flexjet and Flight Options to bargain in good faith with more than 600 Teamster...
Headphones may have masked sound of oncoming train in fatal accident
(Source: www.mlive.com, January 24, 2017) LIMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man struck and killed by an Amtrak train Monday, Jan. 23 may have not heard the train coming because he was wearing headphones. Full story: www.mlive.com
Rhode Island governor opposes Amtrak bypass route
(Source: Associated Press, January 25, 2017) PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said Wednesday she opposes federal plans for a new Amtrak bypass route for high-speed trains traveling from coastal eastern Connecticut into Rhode Island. Full story:...
Report: Houston-Dallas bullet train lands on Trump’s list of priorities
(Source: Houston Chronicle, January 25, 2017) HOUSTON — During his inauguration speech, a newly sworn in President Trump vowed to "build new roads, and highways, and bridges, and airports, and tunnels, and railways all across our wonderful nation." Now, the Trump...
Hoffa: Dem infrastructure bill should further dialogue in U.S. investment
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 25, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa on the unveiling of a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal by Senate Democrats yesterday....
Union Pacific employees set mark for safety
(Source: Union Pacific press release, January 25, 2017) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific achieved its best annual employee-safety rate in 2016, marking the safest year in its 154-year history. The employee reportable injury rate is measured by injuries for every 200,000...
