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Montreal’s mayor lauds new rail safety measures
(Source: Montreal Gazette, May 9, 2016) MONTREAL — Nearly two years after pressing the federal government and Canada’s railroad operators to beef up their safety regulations, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre said Monday that his demands have been met. Full story: Montreal...
Lac-Megantic to release results of rail bypass study
(Source: CBC News, May 10, 2016) LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec — The town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., will present the results of a preliminary feasibility study on creating tracks to bypass the town center after 47 people died during a train derailment nearly three years ago. Full...
Ex-Christie spokesman named acting NJ Transit chief of staff
(Source: www.nj.com, May 9, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — Top level changes continue at NJ Transit as Michael Drewniak, the former spokesman for Gov. Chris Christie, was named interim chief of staff. Full story: www.nj.com
NY, NJ officials urge permitting reform for transportation projects
(Source: Reuters, May 9, 2016) NEW YORK — The executive director of New York City's biggest regional transportation authority urged reforms of the nation's environmental review process for infrastructure projects on Monday to cut costs due to bureaucratic delays. Full...
BNSF idles about 45 locomotives in Fargo as shipping demand slows
(Source: www.inforum.com, May 9, 2016) FARGO, N.D. — An economic downturn involving a variety of commodities across various parts of the United States has resulted in BNSF Railway parking about 45 of its train locomotives at the railroad’s train yard just off 12th...
Opinion: High-speed rail key to growth strategy
(Source: Democrat & Chronicle opinion column by U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter, May 7, 2016) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Getting goods and people where they need to go underpins a good economy. We cannot afford to continue to starve our transportation infrastructure of investment....
147 years ago, Promontory Summit is where the nation was united
(Source: Salt Lake Tribune, May 7, 2016) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Tuesday marks the 147th anniversary of one of America's most important infrastructure achievements. That it happened at all is remarkable considering the decision to proceed was made in 1862. The nation...
UP to make Arkansas infrastructure improvements
(Source: Union Pacific press release, May 6, 2016) SPRING, Texas — Union Pacific plans to invest $83 million in 2016 to improve Arkansas' transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer...
Improving rail service could boost Yuma’s economy
(Source: Yuma Sun, May 8, 2016) YUMA, Ariz. — Yuma is ready for increased commercial and passenger rail services, but local government and business leaders say that while that’s the plan, it’s unlikely to happen in the near future. Full story: Yuma Sun
DOT announces $10 million TIGER grant to extend Amtrak service to Burlington, Vt.
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, May 6, 2016) BURLINGTON, Vt. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah E. Feinberg joined U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, U.S. Congressman Peter Welch, and Vermont...
