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BNSF trains unload turbine blades at former Maytag plant
(Source: The Register-Mail, December 27, 2016) GALESBURG, Ill. — So far the arrangement to store wind turbine blades at the former Maytag factory has yielded positive results for BNSF. Full story: The Register-Mail
Twin Cities passenger rail climbs back on track
(Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 23, 2016) MINNAPOLIS, Minn. — After suffering one of the nation’s worst downturns, Amtrak’s passenger rail service through Minnesota is enjoying one of the nation’s strongest bounce-backs. Full story: Minneapolis Star...
Connecticut officials take aim at FRA Northeast Corridor proposal
(Source: Hartford Courant, December 22, 2016) OLD LYME, Conn. — Southeastern Connecticut leaders on Thursday mapped out a strategy to block the proposed new high-speed Amtrak route as their campaign began picking up support in Fairfield County. Full story: Hartford...
Amtrak: FRA’s Northeast Corridor report affirms our plans
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 22, 2016) The Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) recently released Tier 1 final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for Northeast Corridor (NEC) rail-line improvements affirms Amtrak's long-held view that rebuilding...
FRA unveils recommendations for faster rail travel in Northeast Corridor
(Source: Washington Post, December 26, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — More trains. Faster travel. Smoother rides. After four years of gathering ideas from elected and state officials, as well as the public, the Federal Railroad Administration this month released its...
Modern bumper may have mitigated NJ Transit Hoboken crash
(Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.J. — When a New Jersey Transit commuter train plowed off the end of a track in September, killing a woman standing in the Hoboken station and injuring more than 100 others, the last thing in its way was a...
Oregon’s senators praise tougher safety standards for UP
(Source: Portland Patch, December 23, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — Union Pacific Railroad has agreed to meet higher safety standards following an oil train derailment near Mosier, Ore., earlier this year. Oregon's U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley praised the Federal...
UP, FRA reach agreement to repair over 800 potential safety violations
(Source: Associated Press, December 24, 2016) BILLINGS, Mont. — The nation’s largest freight railroad has agreed to more thorough inspections and maintenance improvements after a fiery oil train derailment in Oregon and the discovery of more than 800 potential safety...
Railroads hit with millions in penalties for safety violations
(Source: Associated Press, December 23, 2016) BILLINGS Mont. — The Transportation Department says it assessed more than $15 million in civil penalties against the U.S. railroad industry this year for safety violations and other infractions, a slight increase over...
Amtrak to boost service for inauguration
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 21, 2016) Amtrak next month will increase service to accommodate riders traveling to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20. Full story: Progressive Railroading
