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Metro-North commuters petition to get ‘beloved’ bar carts back
(Source: Lewisboro Daily Voice, December 20, 2016) LEWISBORO, N.Y. — Metro-North’s move to take their Grand Central Terminal bar carts temporarily out of commission while authorities probe reports of missing money apparently left a lot of commuters feeling high and...
South Korea has big target in sight for its bullet trains
(Source: Today Online, December 21, 2016) SEOUL — South Korea is looking to enter the global high-speed rail market dominated by Japan and China, with its sights set on the upcoming deal to link Malaysia with Singapore, as the manufacturing-driven economy seeks new...
Editorial: Green switchers an example of needed innovation
(Source: Editorial in the Knoxville News Sentinel, December 21, 2016) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tightened emissions and fuel economy standards for motor vehicles have helped clear America’s skies, and new standards for locomotives that went into effect last year should have...
Casselton reflects on 2013 oil train derailment
(Source: KVRR, December 21, 2016) CASSELTON, N.D. — Three years ago, an oil train derailed and exploded about a half mile away from Casselton. In a time where many are concerned about the safe transport of crude oil, the people in town are reflecting on what happened....
Fort Worth rail line to DFW Airport hits milestone now that federal grant is official
(Source: Dallas Morning News, December 21, 2016) DALLAS — Trains taking passengers from Fort Worth to DFW International Airport could be in motion by 2018, now that the federal government has pledged to pay for nearly half of the $1 billion rail line. This month, the...
A Monday morning mess on SEPTA
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, December 20, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Wire problems crippled SEPTA's Regional Rail system early Monday, trapping some riders on a city-bound train for more than two hours during the morning rush. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
FRA allocates funds for Amtrak Gulf Coast service
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 20, 2016) The Southern Rail Commission (SRC) yesterday announced more than $2 million in allocations through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to 11 communities in three southern states that are making plans for...
After court delay, OSHA anti-retaliation rule takes effect
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, December 20, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a three-month delay caused by a federal court in Texas, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s anti-retaliation rule took effect this month. The...
New MBTA contract with Carmen forgoes raises but protects most jobs from privatization
(Source: Boston Globe, December 19, 2016) BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and its largest union — agreeing to give up a wage hike in order to help protect thousands of jobs from being privatized — on Monday won approval for a four-year, $1.5...
Hoboken train crash victim’s family to sue NJ Transit
(Source: Associated Press, December 20, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.J. — The family of a woman killed when a New Jersey Transit commuter train slammed into a station this year has filed notice of their intent to sue. Full story: www.lohud.com
