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Supporters, opponents square off at final hearing for Millennium Bulk Terminals
(Source: Tri-City Herald, June 2, 2016) PASCO, Wash. — Anti-coal activists squared off against pro-business interests Thursday as Pasco hosted the third and final hearing on the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminals coal export terminal at Longview. Full story: Tri-City...
Legislators tout $345 million for Northeast Corridor infrastructure
(Source: CT News Junkie, June 2, 2016) HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, and fellow Connecticut Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, held a celebratory press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Legislative Office Building...
TSA participates in Operation RAILSAFE for enhanced situational awareness
(Source: Homeland Preparedness News, June 2, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) participated in Operation RAILSAFE, a nationwide initiative that provides enhanced visible law enforcement and security presence at train stations...
Union Pacific CEO: U.S. election’s anti-trade tone ‘concerning’
(Source: Reuters, June 2, 2016) NEW YORK — Rhetoric against free trade from both likely U.S. presidential nominees poses a risk to the economy and consumers who would lose out if international trade is restrained, the chief executive of the largest U.S. railroad said...
Sacramento-built Amtrak locomotives head to East Coast
(Source: Sacramento Bee, June 2, 2016) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Siemens’ manufacturing plant in Sacramento was the site of a grand send-off Thursday for the 70th and final high-speed electric locomotive bound for the Northeast U.S. and Keystone corridor. Full story:...
Family of worker killed in Philadelphia-area Amtrak crash files suit
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 3, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — The family of an Amtrak employee killed when a train hit a backhoe he was operating in Delaware County filed suit against the national rail company Thursday, blaming negligence for his death. Full story:...
AAR: Excluding coal, May 2016 carloads down 29.6 percent from May 2015
(Source: Association of American Railroads press release, June 1, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported weekly U.S. rail traffic, as well as volumes for May 2016. Carload traffic in May totaled 962,571 carloads, down 10.3...
Blues Train: Musicians ride Amtrak to Longview
(Source: Longview News-Journal, June 2, 2016) ABOARD THE TEXAS EAGLE — After almost two days on a train from Los Angeles to Longview, the final two hours brought Bernita Walker front row center to the music that calls her to East Texas every year. Full story: Longview...
UP plans Oregon infrastructure improvements
(Source: Union Pacific press release, June 1, 2016) ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Union Pacific plans to invest $34.6 million in 2016 to improve Oregon's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and...
Heartland Flyer still on schedule
(Source: Norman Transcript, June 1, 2016) NORMAN, Okla. — Norman's only passenger rail service, the Heartland Flyer, will receive funding for at least another year, and the train could double its service in the future. Wednesday, the Oklahoma Department of...
