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Central Texas officials ousted Lone Star, but not commuter rail
(Source: Austin-American Statesman, August 11, 2016) AUSTIN, Texas — In order to save commuter rail connecting Austin to San Antonio, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization had to destroy it. Full story: Austin-American Statesman
Old Lyme, neighbors plan pitch to stop bullet train
(Source: Hartford Courant, August 11, 2016) OLD LYME. Conn. — Sen. Richard Blumenthal and First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder are convening a meeting of residents, community leaders and business owners on Friday to prepare their arguments against building a high-speed...
KCS plans $13 million in improvements along Greenville Subdivision
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, August 11, 2016) NEW YORK — Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railway is performing approximately $13 million of construction and improvement projects in 2016 on its Greenville Subdivision, which runs between Louisiana and Texas. Full...
Thousands to take stand for low-wage workers
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Teamsters will join with thousands of low-wage workers in Richmond, Va. tomorrow to let elected officials across the country know that the fight for a $15 an hour...
CSX to increase train traffic, speeds on Kentucky-Indiana route
(Source: Associated Press, august 11, 2016) SEYMOUR, Ind. — Train traffic on a rail line between Louisville and Seymour will increase starting around Sept. 1. Full story: Associated Press
Passenger rail advocate discusses GOP Amtrak proposal
(Source: Post Star, August 11, 2016) GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — A Republican presidential platform proposal to allow private passenger rail carriers to compete against Amtrak in the Northeast Corridor likely would not be detrimental to Amtrak lines that service the local...
Teamsters voice concern over issues reported by Latam Airlines mechanics
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Teamsters expressed solidarity with trade unions in the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) LATAM network, which represents 23,000 LATAM...
22 of 24 derailed train cars removed from Falmouth, CSX says
(Source: Lexington Herald Leader, August 11, 2016) FALMOUTH, Ky. — As of Thursday night, 22 of 24 train cars had been removed from Falmouth’s streets after a CSX train went off the rails Wednesday. Full story: Lexington Herald Leader
AAR challenges STB ruling that favored Amtrak over freight rails
(Source: The Hill, August 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group representing the freight rail industry is challenging whether a panel of federal regulators has the power to define on-time performance for passenger trains. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is...
SEPTA Regional Rail’s on-time problem
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, August 112, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — In 2015, nearly one in five SEPTA Regional Rail trains was late, the worst performance of the decade. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
