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Amtrak settles train #188 crash claims for $265 million
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 27, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — In one of the largest rail crash settlements in U.S. history, federal district Judge Legrome Davis Thursday signed off on a $265 million payout by Amtrak for the 2015 derailment in Philadelphia of...
AAR: Rail traffic down 1.7 percent from 2015 for week ending October 22
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, October 26, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending October 22, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 544,092...
Hoosier State sees continued growth
(Source: The Journal Review, October 27, 2016) CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation and on-line communities announced continued growth in riders and ticket revenue aboard the Hoosier State passenger train, which operates four days per week...
UP train derails near Abilene grain elevator
(Source: Associated Press, October 26, 2016) ABILENE, Kan. — A Union Pacific train has derailed near a grain elevator in Abilene. No injuries were reported. Full story: www.timesunion.com
Communities challenge oil trains in their neighborhoods
(Source: National Observer, October 26, 2016) VANCOUVER, B.C. — The railway and oil industries exert enormous power over governments, tilting decision-makers toward “economic considerations” which often compromises public health and safety, and our environment. This...
CN slightly raises outlook for 2016 despite dip in 3Q profits, revenues
(Source: Canadian Press, October 25, 2016) MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. boosted its earnings forecast for 2016 despite seeing its profits and revenues decline in the third quarter. Full story: Financial Post
How General Electric is upgrading the railroad industry
(Source: Fortune, October 27, 2016) NEW YORK — GE is taking advantage of edge computing to build high-tech locomotives. Full story: Fortune
SEPTA releases strike contingency plan
(Source: Philly Voice, October 26, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — As Philadelphia braces for a potential transit strike next week, SEPTA released a contingency plan for riders who would be affected by a stoppage of the city's buses, subways and trolleys Full story: Philly...
Teamsters file motion for contempt at Flexjet, Flight Options
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, October 26, 2016) RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Airline Division and Local 1108 filed a motion for contempt and injunctive relief against Flexjet and Flight Options...
NJ Transit hires $350-an-hour safety consultant
(Source: www.nj.com, October 27, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — A former Metro-North president will be tapped by NJ Transit to help the agency's rail system meet federal safety requirements. Full story: www.nj.com
