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Metra unveils new winterizing tools to protect track switches
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, November 24, 2015) CHICAGO — Metra officials Tuesday unveiled their latest tools in the battle against the ravages of winter. Some $120,000 in additions to this year’s winter arsenal, for the first time, include two new devices for...
BNSF completes landslide prevention walls near Everett, Wash.
(Source: www.king5.com, November 24, 2015) EVERETT, Wash. -- Work is being finalized on a project aimed at protecting North Sound railroad tracks from landslides. More than $16 million of federal money is being spent to get the job done. Full story: www.king5.com
Plan for major terminal would boost oil train traffic across Washington state
(Source: Seattle Times, November 24, 2015) SEATTLE, Wash. — A major oil terminal proposed for Vancouver would bring an additional 28 oil trains per week across Washington and launch a new era of oil-tanker traffic down the Columbia River en route to markets, according...
Chicago Teamsters bring unfair labor practices suit against Coca-Cola
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, November 24, 2015) CHICAGO — Teamsters Local 727 filed numerous unfair labor practice charges today against Coca-Cola Refreshments, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola, that include bargaining in bad faith,...
What will the Northeast Corridor look like in the year 2040?
(Source: Greater Greater Washington, November 24, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration recently unveiled their draft plans to improve rail travel across the northeast, from Washington to Boston. The plan will help set the stage for a potential...
Opinion: Hudson River rail tunnel agreement offers hope for the future
(Source: Opinion column by Joseph Albright for the Jersey Journal, November 24, 2015) JERSEY CITY, N.J. — In the rarefied atmosphere of bipartisan cooperation, Gov. Chris Christie, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York and Obama administration officials agreed to the $20...
Train riders should pay extra to fund Gateway Tunnel, Moody’s says
(Source: www.nj.com, November 25, 2015) NEWARK, N.J. — One of the nation's leading financial rating agencies has weighed in on the Gateway Tunnel project, deeming it necessary to the regional economy and joined others who've suggested charging riders to help fund the...
Report: New Jersey can’t afford its share of Hudson rail tunnel
(Source: Bloomberg, November 24, 2015) NEW YORK — New Jersey doesn’t have enough money to pay for its part of Amtrak’s proposed $20 billion Hudson River tunnel and related rail improvements, Moody’s Investors Service said. Full story: Globe and Mail
Amtrak ramps up service for holiday travel
(Source: Associated Press, November 25, 2015) CHICAGO — Amtrak is ramping up service and offering tips to passengers ahead of one of the busiest travel days of the year. Officials in Chicago said Tuesday they're expecting a surge of passengers for Thanksgiving,...
TSA, Amtrak taking security measures ahead of holiday weekend
(Source: NBC 10 News, November 24, 2015) PROVIDENCE, R.I. — While security measures remain pretty normal in airports, security has been stepped up at local train stations, with security personnel working at train stations and also on board Amtrak trains. Full story:...
