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Editorial: It’s time for Illinois to release Amtrak funding
(Source: The Dispatch & The Rock Island Argus, May 12, 2016) MOLINE, Ill. — More than a year ago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner announced that he was freezing the state’s portion of money to finance the Amtrak passenger rail construction project between Quad-Cities and...
UP locomotives idled in southern Arizona
(Source: Arizona Daily Star, May 12, 2016) TUCSON, Ariz. — Hundreds of locomotives are sitting idle in Southern Arizona — a stark illustration of the impact of the energy market’s recession on the railroad industry. Nationwide, about 1,400 Union Pacific locomotives —...
UP cuts 2016 capital spending in Nebraska
(Source: Lincoln Journal Star, May 11, 2016) LINCOLN, Neb. — Union Pacific plans to invest about $23 million less on Nebraska capital projects this year than last. Full story: Lincoln Journal Star
Teamsters applaud new OSHA rule to modernize worker injury and illness reporting system
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, May 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Teamsters Union applauds the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) announcement today of a new rule to modernize and streamline the reporting system...
Sen. Casey pushes $1.9 billion funding for Amtrak
(Sources Times Leader, May 11, 2016) WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On the eve of the first anniversary marking a train derailment that killed eight people, Sen. Bob Casey called on his fellow lawmakers to keep Amtrak trains on track and on time, literally, by providing the full...
SEPTA moving forward with PTC
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 12, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — The anniversary of the Amtrak derailment today is bringing more attention to the automatic braking system experts say would have kept the train on the tracks, Positive Train Control. SEPTA didn’t quite get...
After Amtrak chaos, Philadelphia to change police ‘scoop and run’ procedures
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 12, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — When Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Sneidar arrived at the scene of the fatal Amtrak derailment last year, he was blocked by a swarm of police vehicles. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
NTSB to detail likely causes of Amtrak train 188 crash
(Source: Associated Press, May 11, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — Federal investigators will meet next week to detail the probable cause of last year's fatal Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia. The National Transportation Safety Board's meeting Tuesday in Washington will...
A year after crash of Amtrak train 188, crucial questions remain
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, May 11, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — One year ago, at 9:21 p.m., Amtrak Train 188 derailed at Frankford Curve, killing eight and changing life for hundreds. Since then, the May 12, 2015, crash has dominated conversation in the rail industry. It...
UP plans Illinois infrastructure improvements
(Source: Union Pacific press release, May 9, 2016) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific plans to invest $78.8 million in 2016 to improve Illinois' transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer...
