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Photos of bullet train caked in grime show extent of China’s smog problem
(Source: Daily May, January 5, 2017) LONDON — Photos of dirty trains in China have been widely shared on Chinese social media as smog continues to blanket the country. The original images were taken by a photographer from The Economic Daily newspaper however the...
Amtrak studying San Antonio-Austin commuter service
(Source: Texas Public Radio, January 6, 2017) SAN ANTONIO — When the Lone Star Rail project fell apart last year, communities along I-35 were left looking for a new plan that would reduce travel time between San Antonio and Austin. Now, they think they’ve found one....
Midwest high-speed rail road closures nearly finished
(Source McClatchy, January 5, 2017) NORMAL, Ill. — Drivers and pedestrians are nearly done coping with Normal road closures due to high-speed rail construction. Full story: www.masstransitmag.com
KCS to release 4Q 2016 results on January 20
(Source: Kansas City Southern press release, January 6, 2017) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Southern (KCS) will release its financial results for fourth quarter 2016 on Friday, January 20, 2017, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. KCS will...
Amtrak suspends service for much of Virginia ahead of snowstorm
(Source: Television station WTVR, January 5, 2017) RICHMOND, Va. — A looming winter storm has prompted Amtrak to suspend service for much of the Commonwealth on Saturday. Full story: www.wtvr.com
Number of trucker deaths tops all others in the workforce
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, January 5, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters for years have been front-and-center in the fight for ensuring proper rest breaks for truckers. And a new government report shows why that effort is so...
Amtrak announces organizational changes
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, January 5, 2017) NEW YORK — Amtrak has announced a series of changes to its management and organizational structure intended to enhance the organization’s effectiveness, improve customer service and prepare for a competitive...
MBTA to allow contract with Keolis to expire
(Source: Associated Press, January 6, 2017) BOSTON — Officials with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority have announced that the transit agency will not extend the contract of the company that operates its commuter rail system. Transportation Secretary...
Senate committee slates January 11 hearing for Chao’s nomination
(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 5, 2017) The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a Jan. 11 hearing on President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Elaine Chao to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation. Full story:...
New York, New Jersey agree to plan to fund Hudson River train tunnel
(Source: Reuters, January 5, 2017) NEW YORK — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed to a $32 billion, 10-year capital plan on Thursday, including funding proposals for a new Hudson River train tunnel and a new Manhattan bus terminal. Full story:...
