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China turns to $503 billion rail expansion to boost growth
(Source: Bloomberg, December 29, 2016) NEW YORK — China plans to spend 3.5 trillion yuan ($503 billion) to expand its railway system by 2020 as it turns to investments in infrastructure to bolster growth and improve connectivity across the country. Full story:...
Illinois drivers who try to ‘beat the train’ to face doubled fines in 2017
(Source: DNA Info, December 28, 2016) BEVERLY, Ill. — Fines will double starting Sunday for drivers who try to "beat the train" by crossing railroad tracks after the warning lights start flashing, bells start ringing and gates start lowering, according to Metra...
PATH installs PTC on 33rd Street line
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 21, 2016) The Port Authority Trans-Hudson's (PATH) 33rd Street rail line will return to operation on weekends starting Dec. 24, following the installation of new safety and signal upgrades. Full story: Progressive...
Crew fatigue may have contributed to BNSF derailment in Alma, Wisc.
(Source: Associated Press, December 28, 2016) ALMA, Wisc. — Federal investigators say crew fatigue may have contributed to the derailment of a BNSF freight train that spilled more than 20,000 gallons of ethanol last year in western Wisconsin. Full story: Milwaukee...
Unions help all workers earn more
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, December 28, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Union members aren’t the only ones hurt when labor’s slice of the workforce pie gets smaller, a report confirms. In fact, research by the Economic Policy Institute...
AAR: Rail traffic up 27 percent from 2015 for week ending December 24
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, December 28, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending December 24, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was...
Railroads wrap up holiday charity events
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 27, 2016) The 18th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is on track to raise 1.2 million Canadian dollars and collect 250,000 pounds of food, the Class I announced last week. Full story: Progressive Railroading
Indian train derails, injuring 61; Third significant derailment in 2016
(Source: Reuters, December 28, 2016) NEW DELHI — A train derailed in India on Wednesday injuring 61 people, police and rail officials said, the third significant accident in recent months that have raised concern about the safety of the ageing rail network. Full...
Rail planning could lead to relocation of some BNSF tracks near Las Cruces
(Source: Las Cruces Sun-News, December 27, 2016) LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A large-scale railway study in the works could lead to the eventual relocation of BNSF Railway tracks in southern Doña Ana County. Full story: Las Cruces Sun-News
Texas bullet train land dispute on track for July trial
(Source: Houston Chronicle, December 23, 2016) HOUSTON — State lawmakers might not have the last word on high-speed trains in Texas after all, after a Harris County judge sent the hotly-contested property survey case to trial next summer. Full story: Houston...
