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Hoboken crash tests a railroad beset by N.J. financial crisis
(Source: Bloomberg, September 29, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.Y. — A fatal train crash that caused structural damage to a major Manhattan-area station exacerbates troubles at New Jersey Transit, which operates one of the nation’s biggest railroads and has been besieged by aging...
Hoboken crash revives call for Positive Train Control
(Source: www.nj.com, September 29, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.J. — The fatal accident involving an NJ Transit train at Hoboken on Thursday brought new attention to the lack of an automated speed control system on the tracks. Federal investigators are looking at the lack of...
NTSB to review data recorder, outward facing camera in NJ Transit accident
(Source: www.nj.com, September 29, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.J. — The New Jersey Transit train that crashed at the Hoboken terminal Thursday was equipped with cameras and investigators will work to review its data recorder as they investigate the deadly wreck, a National...
Train in NJ Transit accident did not have PTC; Crash highlights delay in implementation
(Source: Reuters, September 30, 2016) NEW YORK — A deadly commuter train crash in Hoboken station in New Jersey renews focus on a mandatory anti-collision system that has been plagued with lengthy, contentious delays. Officials said train operator New Jersey Transit...
One dead, more than 100 injured in NJ Transit crash in Hoboken
(Source: CNN, September 30, 2016) NEW YORK — It happened without warning, without time for passengers to realize they were hurtling headlong into a deadly tragedy, without time for commuters standing on the train station platform to flee. Full story: CNN
Downeaster will bus passengers between Brunswick and Wells this fall
(Source: Portland Press Herald, September 28, 2016) PORTLAND, Maine — The Amtrak Downeaster will transport passengers on buses between Brunswick and Wells for about six weeks this fall as workers replace railroad ties on about 30 miles of track. Full story: Portland...
NS announces retirements, promotions
(Source: Norfolk Southern press release, September 28, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corporation announced today that James A. Hixon, executive vice president law and corporate relations and chief legal officer, will retire effective Dec. 1, 2016. “Jim has...
Teamsters Local 653 organizes mechanics, achieves first contract for drivers and monitors
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, September 28, 2016) SOUTH EASTON, Mass. — Workers in the South Easton area have organized and ratified a first contract at two separate bus companies with the assistance of Local 653. On Tuesday, Sept. 20,...
St. Paul Park frustrated as BNSF proposes 100-acre parking lot
(Source: Forum News Service, September 28, 2016) ST. PAUL PARK, Minn. — BNSF Railway plans to build on 300 acres it owns in St. Paul Park, constructing a 100-acre parking lot for storing new automobiles that already is frustrating neighbors and local leaders. Full...
China to build deepest, largest high-speed rail station at Great Wall
(Source: Reuters, September 28, 2016) BEIJING — China will build the world's deepest and largest high-speed railway station at a popular section of the country's Great Wall, as part of its preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics, state media reported on Thursday....
