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Alabama cities jockey for Amtrak’s attention
(Source: www.al.com, September 27, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Amtrak's possible return to the Gulf Coast isn't the only wish-list item for passenger rail in Alabama. Huntsville wants to hop aboard as well. Full story: www.al.com
UP-served grain facility opens in Kansas
(Source: Marysville Advocate, September 28, 2016) MARYSVILLE, Kan. — The new train-loading facility, owned by Farmers Cooperative, creates an imposing image with its skyscraper bins northwest of Frankfort. It is partially open this fall, with one of the completed...
CSX and Maryland officials expect federal funding for Howard Street Tunnel
(Source: Baltimore Sun, September 28, 2016) BALTIMORE, Md. — CSX plans to spend $25 million to fix flooding in Baltimore's 120-year-old Howard Street Tunnel and prepare engineering plans for its expansion, despite the project's being turned down for $155 million in...
CSX President Gooden sells $510,000 in company stock
(Source: The Market Digest, September 28, 2016) NEW YORK — Clarence W Gooden, President of CSX Corp., sold 17,332 shares on Sept. 26, 2016. The Insider selling transaction was reported by the company on Sept. 28, 2016, to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The...
Gov. Brown vetoes bill aimed at improving Calif. high-speed rail oversight
(Source: Los Angeles Times, September 28, 2016) LOS ANGELES — Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday rebuffed lawmakers’ efforts to subject California’s $64-billion bullet train project to increased financial scrutiny, vetoing a bill that had gained bipartisan support. Full...
A new $1.6 billion train station for New York
(Source: Railway Age, September 28, 2016) NEW YORK — In January 2016, Empire State Development, the New York MTA, Long Island Rail Road and Amtrak issued an RFP soliciting proposals for the comprehensive redevelopment of the historic midtown Farley Building, including...
NJ Transit train crashes into Hoboken station, dozens injured
(Source: www.nj.com, September 29, 2016) HOBOKEN, N.J. — A New Jersey Transit train crashed into the Hoboken station Thursday morning causing massive damage and dozens of injuries, according to a report. Full story: www.nj.com
Caltrans works with BNSF to complete double track project, releases footage of track laying machine
(Source: Caldrons press release, September 27, 2016) MERCED, Calif. — In honor of the last week of Rail Safety Month, Caltrans is releasing behind-the-scenes footage of its track laying machine and the new innovative way crews are laying concrete ties to complete its...
Windsor to end fight with railways over hazardous goods
(Source: Windsor Star, September 27, 2016) WINDSOR — Windsor is poised to end its dispute with Canada’s railway companies over the issue of hazardous goods rolling through the city. Full story: Windsor Star
County grants rail expansion along same stretch as Mosier oil train derailment
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, September 27, 2016) MOSIER, Ore. — A county planning commission has given its approval to a rail expansion in the same stretch of the Columbia River Gorge where a Union Pacific oil train derailed and burst into flames. Full story:...
