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Amtrak CEO talks possibility of Pueblo passenger stop
(Source: KOAA, August 5, 2016) PUEBLO, Colo. — As Amtrak's CEO gets ready to retire, he gave us his final thoughts on the possibility of adding a passenger stop in Pueblo. Full story and video: www.koaa.com
Crude by rail shipments to U.S. East Coast are declining
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 4, 2016) The volume of crude oil transported by rail plummeted 45 percent during the first five months of 2016 compared with the same period last year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported yesterday. Full...
Men file whistleblower suits against North Dakota short line railroad
(Source: Associated Press, August 4, 2016) FARGO, N.D. — Two men who worked for a North Dakota railroad say they were wrongly fired after they testified for a fellow employee who was injured on the job. They have filed federal whistleblower lawsuits against...
Amtrak’s Boardman heralds Southwest Chief
(Source: Associated Press, August 4, 2016) NEWTON, Kan. — The head of Amtrak celebrated the salvation of Newton’s passenger rail service and said there’s a possibility Wichita could get passenger rail service. Full story: Topeka Capital-Journal
New locomotives cut Amtrak delays 20 percent
(Source: Associated Press, August 4, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — As Amtrak prepares to roll out the last of 70 new locomotives, the passenger rail corporation said the engines have helped reduce delays by more than 20 percent. Full story: Toledo Blade
AAR: July 2016 carload traffic down 8.8 percent from July 2015
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, August 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for July 2016. Carload traffic in July totaled 1,025,367 carloads, down...
UP makes marketing and sales leadership appointments
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, August 3, 2016) NEW YORK — Union Pacific made four appointments in marketing and sales leadership roles, effective September 1. Full story: Railway Track & Structures
Financial transaction tax would benefit all Americans
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, August 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters, allied groups and even some lawmakers have put forward the idea of increasing investment in America as a way to get more people to work while at the same...
Central Texas & Colorado River short line begins operations
(Source: Progressive Railroading, August 3, 2016) The Central Texas & Colorado River Railway LLC began operating yesterday under the ownership of OmniTRAX Inc. Full story: Progressive Railroading
NTSB briefs findings from limited investigation of D.C. Metro derailment
(Source: National Transportation Safety Board press release, August 3, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board presented to Congressional staff for members of Congress from the region, as well as committee staff with oversight for...
