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PATH train cars that withstood 9/11 reappear as somber memorials
(Source: Curbed New York, September 1, 2016) NEW YORK — Two of the PATH train cars that was trapped under the rubble after the 9/11 terrorist attacks will now be opened to the public for the first time ever on the anniversary of the tragedy this month. Untapped Cities...
California’s ‘most hazardous’ rail crossing will get a major overhaul
(Source: Los Angeles Times, August 25, 2016) LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County railroad crossing that’s been called the most hazardous in California will receive a long-planned overhaul, including a flyover ramp to separate traffic from trains, transportation...
Railroads must show they can handle oil spills under new law in Washington state
(Source: Associated Press, September 1, 2016) OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s Department of Ecology has adopted a new rule requiring that railroads shipping oil through the state demonstrate that they can immediately respond to any spills. Full story:...
BNSF launches faster intermodal service between Pacific Northwest and Texas
(Source: BNSF Railway press release, September 1, 2016) FORT WORTH, Texas — Beginning Monday, Sept. 12, BNSF Railway (BNSF) will offer intermodal customers a new service option to move freight between the Pacific Northwest and Texas. Shippers who move commodities and...
STB proposes streamlined process for small rate disputes
(Source: Progressive Railroading, September 1, 2016) The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced yesterday an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) for a new "streamlined" procedure to resolve small rate disputes between shippers and Class Is. Full story:...
SEPTA gets four Silverliner V trains back in service
(Source: Philly Voice, September 1, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Four Silverliner V trains returned to service Thursday along SEPTA's Regional Rail system. And, that's just the start. Full story: Philly Voice
NS prepares for Tropical Storm Hermine
(Source: Norfolk Southern service alert, September 1, 2016) NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern is currently anticipating inclement weather affecting the Southeast Coast and Mid-Atlantic regions associated with Tropical Storm Hermine. Weather advisories have been issued...
A Labor Day message from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 31, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Labor Day is a time for reflection; a day to remember that working people tell the true story of America. They are the mirror that shows how we live and whether we live...
AAR: Weekly rail traffic down 6.2 percent from 2015 for week ending August 27
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 31, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 27, 2016. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 539,657...
Amtrak, Alstom sign contracts for new high-speed trains
(Source: Philly Magazine, August 31, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Amtrak has signed a set of contracts totaling $1.8 billion with manufacturing company Alstom for the design and building process of 28 new high-speed trains. Full story: www.phillymag.com
