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UP wraps up Louisiana tie replacement projects
(Source: Southwest Daily News, May 25, 2016) SULPHUR, La. — A Union Pacific rep said Monday that a rail replacement project between Sulphur and Iowa and railroad tie replacement project between DeQuincy and Kinder is complete. Full story: Southwest Daily News
Gov. Cuomo’s proposed LIRR third track plan gets public hearing
(Source: CBS New York, May 24, 2016) FLORAL PARK, N.Y. — The proposed third track would cost more than a billion dollars and would run for about 10 miles between Floral Park and Hicksville. It will affect Bellrose, Stewart, Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Garden City,...
High winds topple train cars in western Iowa
(Source: Associated Press, May 26, 2016) DENISON, Iowa — Winds gusting to 87 mph have knocked over train cars and toppled trees in western Iowa. Full story: www.kwwl.com
Kawasaki to seek more U.S. rail business
(Source: Lincoln Journal Star, May 25, 2016) LINCOLN, Neb. — Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., the Japan-based parent company of Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing and Kawasaki Rail Car, is targeting more rail growth overseas, including in the U.S. Full story: Lincoln...
Man claims retaliation, wrongful termination in suit against NS
(Source: The Pennsylvania Record, May 25, 2016) HARRISBURG, Pa. — A man is suing Norfolk Southern Corp., his former employer, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination. Full story: The Pennsylvania Record
UP train carrying automobiles derails in Idaho
(Source: Associated Press, May 25, 2016) NAMPA, Idaho — A Union Pacific Railroad train carrying automobiles derailed in Nampa on Wednesday. Full story: Daily Journal
SEPTA continues PTC rollout with Fox Chase Line
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, May 25, 2016) NEW YORK — Following the successful launch of Positive Train Control (PTC) on the Warminster Line in mid April, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) continued its strategic rollout of the...
Railroad coal volumes a concern
(Source: Market Realist, May 25, 2016) NEW YORK — Previously, we discussed the 1Q16 revenues for all of the US Class I railroads. Now, we’ll look at coal. Since 2015, coal has turned into a black hole in the universe of commodities hauled by these carriers. Let’s look...
Study finds drivers can’t accurately judge speed of approaching train
(Source: Science Daily, May 25, 2016) ROCKVILLE, Md. — Drivers can see trains approaching but cannot accurately judge their speed when proceeding through a passive level crossing, a QUT and Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation collaborative study has found. Full...
Teamsters picket Molson Coors’ shareholder meeting
(Source: Denver Post, May 26, 2016) DENVER — The Teamsters came to Denver on Wednesday to share the story of a brewery in Eden, N.C. This brewery, open since 1978, was the birthplace of Miller Genuine Draft and employs more than 500 workers in a city of just over...
