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Retiring Amtrak chief foresees ‘more robust’ U.S. rail system
(Source: The Hill, January 8, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Retiring Amtrak CEO Joe Boardman foresees a "more robust" U.S. rail system after his tenure at the national passenger railway comes to an end later this year. Boardman said Amtrak has grown a lot in four decades,...
Two unions join chorus against CP Rail’s Norfolk Southern bid
(Source: Reuters, January 8, 2016) NEW YORK — Two trade unions representing workers at No. 4 U.S. railroad Norfolk Southern Corp have joined a growing chorus of opposition to an unsolicited bid from Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd, one in an unpublished letter sent to...
Blumenthal hails rail flaw detection technology in visit to factory
(Source: Danbury Daily Voice, January 8, 2016) DANBURY, Conn. — A Danbury company's rail flaw detection technology is "exciting and inspiring," U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said after touring the facility on Wednesday. Full story: Danbury Daily Voice
More train service for Saratoga?
(Source: Albany Times Union, January 7, 2016) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A major barrier to more Saratoga Springs and Schenectady passenger trains will be removed by early next year, raising the possibility that residents would be able to commute to New York City...
CSX customers invest more than $2.2 billion in 2015
(Source: CSX press release, January 7, 2015) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In 2015, CSX worked with its customers to locate 107 new plants or expanded facilities on the company’s rail network or its connecting short line partners. These new projects comprise $2.2 billion in...
Indications of NS offices moving in Bluefield, WV?
(Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph, January 8, 2016) BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Signs of a possible move that would shift Norfolk Southern offices from the city of Bluefield to Roanoke,Va. appeared Thursday when word spread of furniture being moved in the railroad’s local...
CP Rail sued by former employee in dispute over affidavit
(Source: Globe and Mail, January 7, 2016) TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is facing a lawsuit by a salesman who alleges he was dismissed after refusing to sign an affidavit the company prepared in connection with a corporate espionage case launched by rival...
Bill requiring railroad bridge inspection details to be disclosed publicly clears N.J. Assembly committee
(Source: Bergen Record, January 7, 2016) BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Details of railroad bridge inspections would be disclosed publicly under a bill that cleared an Assembly committee Thursday. Full story: Bergen County
CSX donates derailed Lynchburg oil tanker to hazmat facility
(Source: Television station WSLS, January 7, 2016) LYNCHBURG, Va. — CSX is donating a crude oil tank car involved in the Downtown Lynchburg derailment to a hazmat facility in eastern Virginia. The car will be used to teach students how to conduct damage tests during...
Mudslide briefly blocks railroad tracks in Bellingham
(Source: Bellingham Herald, January 7, 2016) BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A small mudslide off Roeder Avenue briefly covered a set of railroad tracks beneath a row of houses Thursday afternoon Jan. 7. Full story: Bellingham Herald
