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Pipeline, rail projects could bring tar sands to San Francisco area
(Source: SFGate.com, December 7, 2016) SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. — Planned oil pipelines and rail projects tied to Canada’s tar sands could lead to a boom in tanker traffic along both the West and East coasts and heighten the risk of spills, according to a report released...
Passengers being screened for explosives at random NJ Transit stations
(Source: www.nj.com, December 7, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — A passive security device that was used to screen crowds for explosives during Super Bowl 48 is being tested on NJ Transit's commuter rail system under a program run by the federal Transportation Security...
Accused CN security guard shooter carried in, out of court
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, December 7, 2016) CHICAGO — A half-dozen sheriff’s deputies carried Rashad Williams into a Markham Courthouse courtroom Wednesday, where the 24-year-old faced charges for allegedly gunning down security guard Tyrone Hardin in a Harvey rail...
No injuries as empty NJ Transit train cars derail in Hoboken
(Source: www.nj.com, December 7, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — The fourth and fifth cars of a six-car Bergen-Main Line train derailed at 12:30 p.m. Sunday as the train entered the terminal, said Jim Smith, an NJ Transit spokesman. No passengers were riding in the cars that...
Amtrak employee injured by motor vehicle in N.J.
(Source: Associated Press, December 8, 2016) TRENTON, N.J. — Trains are rolling again on the busy Northeast Corridor after an Amtrak employee was struck on the tracks by a motor vehicle in New Jersey. Full story: The Daily Progress
Engineer in fatal 2013 Bronx derailment sues Metro-North
(Source: The Journal News, December 2, 2016) NEW YORK — The Metro-North engineer who fell asleep at the controls of a speeding train three years ago today is blaming the commuter railroad for a Bronx derailment that killed four passengers, The Journal News/lohud has...
FRA Safety Advisory: More cameras, operational testing, radio communications and sleep apnea testing
(Source: Railway Age, December 5, 2016) NEW YORK — The Federal Railroad Administration on Dec. 3 issued Safety Advisory 2016-03 “to stress to passenger and commuter railroads the importance of taking action to help mitigate human factor accidents, assist in the...
Dow transportation stocks set closing record high
(Source: Reuters, December 7, 2016) NEW YORK — The Dow Jones transportation average .DJT hit a record high close, led by increases in shares of Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific and FedEx Corp, giving some investors hope the stock market is poised for further gains....
GOP plans new assault on unions
(Source: The Hill, December 7, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republicans in crucial states across the country are planning a renewed assault on the political power of labor unions after GOP victories in November’s elections handed the party control of states where...
BNSF takes military families on Holiday Express train ride
(Source: Desert Dispatch, December 6, 2016) BARSTOW — Holding a small bell, Joe Sloan walked into one of the BNSF Holiday Express passenger cars full of children and parents and announced Santa Claus was on his way. Full story: Desert Dispatch
