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Seventh Circuit sets groundbreaking precedent, reverses FRSA retaliation judgment
(Source: Lexology, December 20, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — On October 31, 2016, a $1 million dollar judgment against BNSF Railway Co. evaporated when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit set groundbreaking precedent under the Federal Railroad Safety Act...
What have we learned from the Lac-Megantic oil train disaster?
(Source: DeSmog Blog, December 21, 2016) NEW YORK — Brian Stevens first learned about the Lac-Megantic disaster — in which an unattended oil train caught fire and exploded, killing 47 people in the Quebec town — when he saw the news reports on TV. Stevens is currently...
Coal plant retirements will continue despite Trump’s EPA pick
(Source: Brookings, December 19, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The appointment of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveals that President-elect Trump is dead serious about his campaign promises to rein in...
Will underwater tunnels encourage high-speed rail expansion?
(Source: Asia Today, December 19, 2016) The Eurasia Tunnel, the first-ever road tunnel linking Asia and Europe, will be fully operational on December 20. People are paying attention to whether the construction of a huge undersea tunnel connecting two continents will...
STB approves G&W’s acquisition of Providence & Worcester
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 19, 2016) The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) late last week approved Genesee & Wyoming Inc.'s (G&W) petition to acquire the Providence & Worcester Railroad Co. (P&W). Full story: Progressive Railroading
Passenger rail service could return to Gulf Coast in 18 months, official says
(Source: Sun Herald, December 19, 2016) BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — If things go right, Amtrak could return to the Coast as early as 18 months from now, an official said. Full story: Sun Herald
Baton Rouge-New Orleans commuter rail gets federal funds for planning
(Source: The Advocate, December 19, 2016) BATON ROUGE, La. — Passenger train service that was shut down after Hurricane Katrina is expected to return to the Gulf Coast with Baton Rouge now along the route. Full story: The Advocate
California high-speed rail agency seeks train operator
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 19, 2016) The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) late last week released a request for qualifications for train operator services to assist with the development and management of the initial operations of the...
Knoxville company unveils green locomotive
(Source: Knoxville News Sentinel, December 19, 2016) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Locomotive Works on Friday rolled out the first of nine low-emission locomotives it is building for a Houston company. Full story: Knoxville News Sentinel
Amtrak offers travel tips for presidential inauguration
(Source: Baltimore sun, December 19, 2016) BALTIMORE, Md. — Anticipating heavy demand for travel to the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in Washington, Amtrak is adding extra service and urging travelers to book early. Full story: Baltimore Sun
