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In wake of smoke blast, UP says it will address Roseville’s health risks
(Source: Roseville & Granite Bay Press Tribune, June 6, 2016) ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A malfunctioning locomotive engine in Roseville’s rail yard released a noxious cloud of soot and oil over the adjacent community Sunday morning, June 5. Full story:...
Oregon derailment likely to reignite oil by rail safety concerns
(Source: Reuters, June 4, 2016) NEW YORK — A Union Pacific train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flames along Oregon's scenic Columbia River gorge on Friday in the first major rail accident involving crude in a year. Full story: Jamestown Sun
Claude Mongeau to step down as CEO of CN
(Source: CN press release, June 7, 2016) MONTREAL — CN announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer Claude Mongeau will step down from his role leading CN at the end of June. Mongeau joined CN 22 years ago, was CN's Chief Financial Officer for 11...
Drivers, warehouse workers to culminate port actions with LA march
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, June 6, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Port truck drivers and warehouse workers picketing during the last week at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will end their actions this afternoon with a march...
After oil train derailment, ‘I’m nervous all the time now,’ says resident
(Source: The Oregonian, June 6, 2016) MOSIER, Ore. — Residents of the 76-unit mobile home park overlooking the railroad tracks had to spend the weekend with family, in their cars or other places to wait out the intense fire and continuing cleanup that followed the...
Oregon governor, leaders call for oil train moratorium in Gorge
(Source: Associated Press and KGW, June 6, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — After an oil train derailment caused a fire, oil spill and evacuations near the small town of Mosier, Oregon, Governor Kate Brown and other state leaders have called for a moratorium on oil trains in...
UP temporarily halting oil train traffic in Columbia River Gorge
(Source: The Oregonian, June 6, 2016) PORTLAND, Ore. — With damaged tank cars still lying near to the tracks in Mosier, the site of Friday's fiery oil train derailment, Union Pacific said Monday it would temporarily suspend moving oil trains through the Columbia River...
Anger as residents return home after Oregon oil train derailment
(Source: Associated Press, June 7, 2016) MOSIER, Ore. — Local politicians and residents reacted with shock and anger Monday as Union Pacific began running trains through this tiny Columbia River Gorge town just three days after a fiery derailment forced residents to...
Railroad support for Great Lakes Basin project unclear
(Source: Post-Tribune, June 3, 2016) CHICAGO — While two of the railroads that were supposed to be served by Great Lakes Basin's proposed freight line have publicly stated they will not participate, the remaining four appear uncommitted to the project Full story:...
No compensation for Lac-Megantic first-responders’ PTSD
(Source: Life In Quebec, June 5, 2016) MONTREAL — Despite the horror they endured, certain first responders to the tragedy of Lac Mégantic will not be compensated for PTSD under train company MMA’s Arrangement Plan. Full story: Life In Quebec
