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On eve of final NTSB report, charges still possible for Amtrak 188 engineer
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 7, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Scrutiny of the engineer who operated a train that derailed in Philadelphia last year, killing eight passengers, isn't over yet. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
The tragedy of the Columbia River Gorge oil train derailment
(Source: Think Progress, June 8, 2016) NEW YORK — On Friday, June 3, a Union Pacific train carrying Bakken crude oil derailed on a tiny strip of land running between the Columbia River and the small town of Mosier, Oregon. Sixteen train cars carrying crude oil...
No crude, but hazardous materials still moving through Mosier
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 7, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — Union Pacific confirmed Tuesday it won’t be sending trains of crude oil through Mosier, Ore., until derailed cars there are cleared, the crash has been investigated and the town has adequate notice....
Oil on derailed Oregon train met ND conditioning order
(Source: www.inforum.com, July 7, 2016) NEW TOWN, N.D. — The Bakken crude on the oil train that derailed in Oregon last week met North Dakota’s oil conditioning order that requires companies to remove the most volatile gases. Full story: www.inforum.com
Industry experts question UP’s explanation for Mosier derailment
(Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting, June 7, 2015) PORTLAND, Ore. — Railroad industry experts are questioning the early explanation from Union Pacific for why its oil train crashed in Mosier, Ore. Multiple railroad industry experts have said they find it unlikely a...
Oregon senators call for oil train reforms after Mosier derailment
(Source: The Hill, June 7, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s two Democratic senators on Tuesday said lawmakers should reform the way oil is transported by rail after a derailment in their state last week. Full story: The Hill
Mosier oil train derailment: 325,000 gallons cleared, 125,000 to go
(Source: The Oregonian, June 7, 2016) MOSIER, Ore. — Crews have so far removed more than 325,000 gallons of crude oil from the Union Pacific train that derailed last week in Mosier, authorities said Tuesday. Full story: The Oregonian
Work to start on second track between Albany, Schenectady
(Source: Albany Times Union, June 6, 2016) ALBANY, N.Y. — Work on a second track to ease a major Amtrak bottleneck in the Capital Region began in earnest Monday with the arrival of Amtrak crews and special track-laying equipment. Full story: Albany Times Union
Railroad jobs returning to Edgemont?
(Source: Rapid City Journal, June 6, 2016) HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — Rumor recently had it that 125 of about 200 railroad jobs lost in March could possibly be returning to Edgemont via adjustments to Burlington Northern and Sante Fe Railroad (BNSF) freight loads. Full...
Minnesota’s new rail director will tackle oil train safety, other issues
(Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 6, 2016) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The map above Alene Tchourumoff’s desk shows lines that appear, at first, to denote rivers — they sprawl and branch off, weaving and curving across the state. Full story: www.startribune.com
