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No fare increase or service cuts proposed in NJ Transit budget
(Source: www.nj.com, June 10, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit's proposed fiscal year 2017 budget does not include a fare increase, but officials are rolling the dice that fare revenues will grow, despite a lackluster performance from the fare box in fiscal year 2016....
Lynchburg Amtrak passengers to get more rail service next year
(Source: Lynchburg News & Advance, June 22, 2016) LYNCHBURG, Va. — Amtrak riders in Lynchburg can expect to see additional passenger rail service in the city following the opening of an Amtrak station in Roanoke. Roanoke is expected to commence Amtrak service in the...
Sounder South trains are so popular, Sound Transit is trying to add more
(Source: Seattle Times, June 11, 2016) SEATTLE, Wash. — Sound Transit is negotiating with BNSF Railway in hopes of bringing all-day service to the Sounder line to serve fast-growing communities in Pierce and South King counties. Full story: Seattle Times
Washington D.C. joins jurisdictions with $15 minimum wage
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 10, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A $15 minimum wage, once considered a fantasy by many, is now on its way towards being a reality in the nation’s capital. Washington, D.C. added itself to the growing list...
Traffic downturn impacts BNSF employees
(Source: Minot Daily News, June 12, 2016) MINOT, N.D. — The downturn in energy continues to have an impact on Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, a major player in the North Dakota oil patch. Full story: Minot Daily News
Crude by rail shipments down but not out
(Source: La Crosse Tribune, June 12, 2016) LA CROSSE, Wisc. — With lower crude oil prices, North Dakota drillers dramatically cut production over the past winter and spring, but trains continue to roll through Midwestern communities loaded with the volatile cargo....
UP says broken bolt caused Mosier oil train derailment
(Source: Associated Press, June 11, 2016) SEATTLE, Wash. — At least one broken bolt holding the rail in place caused the fiery derailment of a Union Pacific train moving volatile crude oil through the Columbia River Gorge on the Oregon-Washington border, railroad...
Inspection found ‘very serious’ problems with UP prior to Mosier derailment
(Source: The Oregonian, June 10, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — After Union Pacific's fiery oil train derailment in Mosier last week, the railroad company repeatedly emphasized its record and commitment to safety. But federal records and newly released inspections from the...
CSX train derails in Baltimore tunnel, no injuries
(Source: Associated Press, June 13, 2016) BALTIMORE, Md. — Authorities say a freight train has derailed in a tunnel in Baltimore, but there are no injuries or hazards to the public. Full story: Washington Post
UP fined $7 million for safety violations from 2014-2015, more than any other railroad
(Source: Associated Press, June 12, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Union Pacific penalties surpass those of every railroad nationwide for the past two years, a media organization said. Full story: Washington Post
