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Washington’s Union Station briefly evacuated over bomb threat
(Source: Reuters, July 27, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police declared an all-clear at Washington's Union Station and allowed people to re-enter the train terminal after a bomb threat on Wednesday forced a brief evacuation. The entire incident lasted less than an hour....
Editorial: Idea to fine oil trains a bad approach
(Source: Editorial in the Bismarck Tribune, July 27, 2016) BISMARCK, N.D. — Some Spokane, Wash., political leaders want to fine railroad companies $261 per rail car carrying crude oil through the city. They see the oil as a threat to the community and want to use the...
Cities turn to local action to block oil trains
(Source: Associated Press, July 27, 2016) SEATTLE — As crude oil trains began rolling through its downtown a few years ago, Spokane was among the first cities to pass a resolution calling for stronger federal safety regulations. Full story: Fuelfix
Railroads must switch cargo to rivals under proposed STB rule
(Source: Bloomberg, July 27, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Surface Transportation Board proposed a rule Wednesday allowing shippers to switch cargo among large railroads if there’s reasonable access to competing tracks. Full story: Bloomberg
DOT announces $199 million available for Positive Train Control implementation on commuter railroads
(Source: Federal Railroad Administration press release, July 28, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that it will accept applications for $199 million in competitive grant funding for Positive Train Control (PTC)...
Union Pacific Museum ranks high among transportation history destinations
(Source: Omaha World-Herald, July 27, 2016) COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Council Bluffs has a rich railroad history. So rich in fact, that it was recently recognized for it by USA Today. Full story: Omaha World-Herald
Protesters left out of oil train safety meeting in N.J.
(Source: www.nj.com, July 25, 2016) BERGENFIELD, N.J. — More than 15 protesters were left out of a meeting of local officials on the safety of freight trains carrying crude oil. Full story: www.nj.com
Niagara Falls opens new train station, but no lease yet with Amtrak
(Source: Buffalo News, July 26, 2016) BUFFALO, N.Y. — The signs are up and the new “Amtrak” train station at 825 Depot St. is being officially unveiled to the public on Saturday. The only thing missing is a lease with the major tenant of the train station — Amtrak....
MBTA facing federal complaint for ending late-night service
(Source: Boston.com, July 26, 2016) BOSTON — In a federal complaint filed Tuesday, transit and neighborhood advocates said the MBTA botched the cancellation of late-night weekend service earlier this year. They argue that the T used flawed data to suggest the move...
Plano poised to spend $12 million fast-tracking Cotton Belt rail service, but hurdles remain
(Source: Dallas Morning News, July 26, 2016) DALLAS — Plano's initial support for spending $12.3 million to fast-track rail service on the Cotton Belt line is a sign that some Dallas Area Rapid Transit members are willing to chip in extra money for the long-lingering...
